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BWX 430S

1978 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,554 mi
Last recorded67,554 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWX 430S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 65,834 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 65,439 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,225 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 65,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,054 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,856 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,554 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 64,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,602 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 60,602 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,027 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 60,027 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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BWX 430S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BWX 430S, 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 BWX 430S registered?

BWX 430S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is BWX 430S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWX 430S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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