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CGC 690S

1978 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,284 mi
Last recorded79,284 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGC 690S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,284 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,993 miles

Corrosion to osr wheel arch, no sharp edges yet

Fail 26 Sep 2014 78,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Corrosion to osr wheel arch, no sharp edges yet

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly when applying handbrake

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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CGC 690S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CGC 690S, 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 CGC 690S registered?

CGC 690S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 May 1978.

Is CGC 690S safe to buy?

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