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KBV 285S

1978 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,295 mi
Last recorded85,295 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBV 285S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,910 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 84,903 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,178 miles

N/S & O/S lower ball joint dust covers slightly perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,810 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft flange bolts loose

Fail 9 Aug 2017 81,810 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear drive shaft flange bolts loose

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,166 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 81,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,427 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 80,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,747 miles

Chrome oversills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 21 Jul 2014 79,745 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Chrome oversills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 May 2013 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2011 78,182 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2011 78,182 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 76,931 miles

Advise: Power steering seems very light

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,931 miles

Advise: Power steering seems very light

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 74,193 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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KBV 285S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KBV 285S, 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.

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What year was KBV 285S registered?

KBV 285S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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