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PFU 500S

1978 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,336 mi
Last recorded73,336 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFU 500S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,856 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 71,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 70,332 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 67,939 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 66,279 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 63,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,517 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 61,517 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,297 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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PFU 500S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PFU 500S, 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

How do I check the history of PFU 500S?

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What year was PFU 500S registered?

PFU 500S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 February 1978.

Is PFU 500S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFU 500S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFU 500S have outstanding finance?

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