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BWP 78S

1977 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 78S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 86,479 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery loose

both front seatbelts slow to retract

nearside manifold to downpipe has a missing nut

Fail 9 May 2013 86,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

both front seatbelts slow to retract

brake pedal antislip wearing

groove cut in nearside and offside rear quater panel just above sill

windscreen washer pump motor mounted on brake pipe

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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BWP 78S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 60,708 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 BWP 78S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWP 78S registered?

BWP 78S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 September 1977.

Is BWP 78S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 78S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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