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SAN 982S

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,645 mi
Last recorded85,645 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAN 982S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 85,645 miles

n/s & o/s r inner sills getting weak but not holed

Pass 18 May 2016 85,434 miles

rear floor pans getting weak but not holed

slight oil leaks on engine & gearbox

Pass 21 May 2015 85,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,063 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 84,796 miles

O/S/F FLOOR PAN GETTING WEAK BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 15 May 2012 84,446 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 84,446 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 84,285 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 84,285 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 84,133 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 84,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2009 83,193 miles

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

REAR BOOT FLOOR PAN GETTING WEAK BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 13 May 2008 82,777 miles

FLOOR PANS GETTING WEAK BUT NOT HOLED

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 15 May 2007 81,888 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 81,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R REVERSE LIGHT INOP

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Pass 15 May 2006 60,251 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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SAN 982S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 60,708 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 SAN 982S, 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 49 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 SAN 982S?

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What year was SAN 982S registered?

SAN 982S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SAN 982S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAN 982S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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