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ARE 498S

1978 Triumph Stag

Pink Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,681 mi
Last recorded23,681 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 498S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 23,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 23,379 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on 4mm

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres on 5mm

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2017 23,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on 4mm

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres on 5mm

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,521 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 21,521 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 21,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 19,259 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 19,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 19,208 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 19,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ARE 498S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Pink with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ARE 498S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARE 498S?

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What year was ARE 498S registered?

ARE 498S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is ARE 498S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 498S shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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