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TGF 155L

1979 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,415 mi
Last recorded19,415 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 Triumph Stag39,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGF 155L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2017 19,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,008 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 19,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,391 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 18,391 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrision on rear floor pan.no exsessive

Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,481 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,162 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,296 miles

Indicator flash rate slightly high on occasion. intermittent.

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

Nearside front brake has slight binding evident

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,679 miles

Nearside rear tyre has perishing to side wall

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer side-wall

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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TGF 155L is a 1979 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 39,638 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 TGF 155L, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGF 155L registered?

TGF 155L is a 1979 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is TGF 155L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGF 155L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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