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BTL 868S

1978 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,535 mi
Last recorded42,535 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 868S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,535 miles

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 42,514 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,917 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 41,898 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2016 40,479 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 40,465 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 39,702 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 39,690 miles

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.

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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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.

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BTL 868S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 July 1978.

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