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SDA 16S

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDA 16S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 95,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 94,383 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,446 miles

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

Offside Front engine bay plastic oil pressure pipe rubbing on steering shaft

Fail 3 Jun 2016 93,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front engine bay plastic oil pressure pipe rubbing on steering shaft

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,060 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 93,055 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 92,130 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 91,905 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 91,905 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 91,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 91,002 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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SDA 16S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SDA 16S, 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.

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What year was SDA 16S registered?

SDA 16S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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