MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,535 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
All Rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Body corroded
Boot pan corroded
Front seat belts slow to return
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Sill corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All rear suspension bushes deterirated
Front Both seat belts slow to return
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Sill corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Sill corroded
Rear Flexible brake hose connections coroded
boot pan corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
All rear suspension bushes are deteriorated
Boot floor is corroded
Both front seatbelts are slow to return
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure Has a bolt that is loose (2.7.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Sidelights are bright and stops lights are dim (1.2.1f)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
All rear suspension bushes are deteriorated
Boot floor is corroded
Both front seatbelts slow to return
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)
All rear suspension bushes are deteriorated but not causing excessive movement
Boot floor is corroded
Both front seatbelts are slow to return
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front tyre is slightly deteriorated
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear suspension components are slightly corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All rear suspension bushes are deteriorated but not causing excessive movement
Boot floor is corroded
Both front seatbelts are slow to return
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Hand brake is stiff to operate
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front tyre is slightly deteriorated
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear suspension components are slightly corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?
Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BTL 868S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BTL 868S, 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 BTL 868S?
You can check the full history of BTL 868S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BTL 868S registered?
BTL 868S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 July 1978.
Is BTL 868S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BTL 868S shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BTL 868S have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BTL 868S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.