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HHG 47S

1978 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,884 mi
Last recorded30,884 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHG 47S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,884 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 30,720 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 30,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 29,707 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,118 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 27,994 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 27,979 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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HHG 47S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HHG 47S, 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 HHG 47S registered?

HHG 47S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is HHG 47S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHG 47S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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