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RJV 798N

1978 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,881 mi
Last recorded53,881 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJV 798N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 53,881 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,809 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 58,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rack ends.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,728 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 53,727 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RJV 798N is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJV 798N, 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 RJV 798N registered?

RJV 798N is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is RJV 798N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJV 798N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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