MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all suspension coil springs corroded
brake servo hose insecure,manifold end
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
nearside headlamp has reduced light output
offside front suspension coil spring fouling body
rear sub frame mountings in very poor condition
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to structure,sub structure,floors and suspension components
vehicle has a lot of welding repairs unable to assess quality of welding of if the correct gauge of steel was used
wipers fail to park but can be parked manually out of drivers view
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipes (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working and hazard warning (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
all suspension coil springs corroded
brake servo hose insecure,manifold end
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
nearside headlamp has reduced light output
offside front suspension coil spring fouling body
rear sub frame mountings in very poor condition
vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to structure,sub structure,floors and suspension components
vehicle has a lot of welding repairs unable to assess quality of welding of if the correct gauge of steel was used
wipers fail to park but can be parked manually out of drivers view
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all springs corroded
n/s/f chassis corroded inner arch
o/s/r drive shaft gaitor split. recommend attention
o/s/r exhaust rubber mount broken
rear shock obsorbers corroded and lower bushes splitting and perishing
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all springs corroded
n/s/f chassis corroded inner arch
o/s/r drive shaft gaitor split. recommend attention
o/s/r exhaust rubber mount broken
rear shock obsorbers corroded and lower bushes splitting and perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/r spline shaft gaitor split/none testable area
sill covers fitted
viscous fan coupling worn/running out of line
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f door mirror insecure
underside of car well undersealed time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/front door mirror insecure
underside well undersealed at time of test
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/front door mirror insecure
underside well undersealed at time of test
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
sill edges surface corrosion
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes undersealed
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f spring lightly rubbing body
rear exhaust mount repaired
slight bind n/s/f wheel
slight cracking suspension bush's
underbody undersealed
wipers not self parking
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
underbody undersealed
wipers not self parking
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes undersealed
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f spring lightly rubbing body
rear exhaust mount repaired
slight bind n/s/f wheel
slight cracking suspension bush's
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
boot floor corrosion
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f floor to sill corroded
rear brake hose ends rusty
rear no.plate lights& o/s/f side light dim
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
boot floor corrosion
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f floor to sill corroded
rear brake hose ends rusty
rear no.plate lights& o/s/f side light dim
vehicle underbody heavily painted in underseal not exactly van gogh standard
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SMB 608R is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
Across all 1976 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,979 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 SMB 608R, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SMB 608R is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 19 August 1976.
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