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SBC 898R

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,679 mi
Last recorded47,679 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBC 898R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,679 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,641 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 47,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,194 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 47,194 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 8 May 2013 47,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,115 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 47,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 46,961 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 46,958 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2010 46,614 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 46,573 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 46,362 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 46,014 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,568 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 45,242 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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SBC 898R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in White 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,392 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBC 898R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBC 898R registered?

SBC 898R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 17 March 1977.

Is SBC 898R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBC 898R 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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