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FVH 261S

1978 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,580 mi
Last recorded15,580 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVH 261S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 15,580 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2014 15,550 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 15,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 14,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 13,956 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 13,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,708 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 13,437 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 13,007 miles

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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FVH 261S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVH 261S, 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 FVH 261S registered?

FVH 261S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 February 1978.

Is FVH 261S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVH 261S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FVH 261S have outstanding finance?

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