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MWL 797S

1978 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,150 mi
Last recorded75,150 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 797S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 75,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,731 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,193 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 73,193 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,311 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 May 2017 72,298 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure front both (5.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,462 miles

Play in upper steering column area.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,073 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both bottom ball jiont dust covers perished

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,400 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play at steering wheel upper bush/mounting

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,481 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,723 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 66,874 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Advise: radiator leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,143 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 65,959 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2007 64,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,825 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 62,686 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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MWL 797S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MWL 797S, 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 MWL 797S registered?

MWL 797S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 May 1978.

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