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AFG 482S

1978 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,340 mi
Last recorded98,340 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 482S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,340 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,030 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,885 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,628 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 91,250 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,250 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,530 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 85,198 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

front seats secured to floor by wing nuts

fuel cap must be refited by key only

wipers not self parking

Fail 25 Jun 2010 85,198 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

front seats secured to floor by wing nuts

fuel cap must be refited by key only

wipers not self parking

Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,175 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jul 2009 83,175 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,827 miles

Crack on N/S/F Headlight

N/S/F Track rod end gaiter split

Slight play in N/S/R Wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2008 80,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Crack on N/S/F Headlight

N/S/F Track rod end gaiter split

Slight play in N/S/R Wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,964 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 7,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

gaiter split on nearside front track rod end

little parking brake effort recorded nearside rear wheel

slight play in upper steerimg column bush

Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,949 miles

both rear sub frame mountings perished

fuel cap seal perished

fuel lines

grinding noise when applying footbrake to o/s/f wheel

n/s/r handbrake effort low and giving an unstable reading

Fail 28 Jun 2006 75,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both rear sub frame mountings perished

fuel cap seal perished

fuel lines

grinding noise when applying footbrake to offside front wheel

nearside rear handbrake effort low and giving an unstable reading

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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AFG 482S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,190 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFG 482S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFG 482S registered?

AFG 482S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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