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APW 37S

1978 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,399 mi
Last recorded67,399 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 37S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,399 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

os/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 May 2016 67,271 miles

gearbox oil leaks

oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2016 67,270 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

gearbox oil leaks

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,134 miles

Heavy oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Heavy oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,850 miles

Heavy oil leak

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 63,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to nearside front outrigger, not prescribed area

Heavy oil leak

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,889 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,124 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension bushies slightly deteriated

Fail 1 Mar 2011 56,124 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension bushies slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,494 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,491 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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APW 37S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 APW 37S, 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 APW 37S registered?

APW 37S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 21 March 1978.

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