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BLE 949S

1978 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,650 mi
Last recorded13,650 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLE 949S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 13,650 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 11,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 11,393 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 6,910 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 6,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 6,626 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 6,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 6,613 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 6,444 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 6,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 6,299 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 6,151 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,112 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 5,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 5,731 miles

offside front exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2006 5,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 5,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 5,087 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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BLE 949S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BLE 949S, 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

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What year was BLE 949S registered?

BLE 949S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 15 March 1978.

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The MOT history for BLE 949S shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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