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RWS 90S

1978 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,615 mi
Last recorded96,615 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWS 90S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 96,615 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage STEERING RACK CONECTIONS (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,550 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT STEERING RACK CONECTIONS (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 May 2023 95,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT STEERING RACK CONECTIONS (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,011 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 93,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,779 miles

advise rear brake eff

Fail 6 Jul 2018 90,779 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

advise rear brake eff

Pass 9 May 2017 89,274 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

tyres cracked

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,102 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

low handbrake reading offside rear

nearside front door mirror missing

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

offside rear tyre cuts in tread

oil leak

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2016 89,102 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both rear (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

low handbrake reading offside rear

nearside front door mirror missing

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

offside rear tyre cuts in tread

oil leak

soft foot brake

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,948 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 88,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,847 miles

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

pas leak o/s/f

Fail 17 Mar 2010 87,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

pas leak o/s/f

Pass 13 Mar 2009 86,934 miles

front valance corrored

Fail 12 Mar 2009 86,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front valance corrored

Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,015 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 86,015 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 84,543 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 84,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RWS 90S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RWS 90S, 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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RWS 90S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 9 January 1978.

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