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EXC 291S

1978 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,679 mi
Last recorded85,679 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXC 291S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR TO SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TRAILING ARM AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.3)

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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EXC 291S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 EXC 291S, 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 EXC 291S registered?

EXC 291S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is EXC 291S safe to buy?

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