MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,824 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All four tyres are perishing.
Exhaust mounting defective Both rear rubbers split. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Pipes to cooler and gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
All four tyres are perishing.
Exhaust mounting defective Both rear rubbers split. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Pipes to cooler and gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?
Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.
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VJM 261S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 56,939 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 VJM 261S, 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 48 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 VJM 261S registered?
VJM 261S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 22 March 1978.
Is VJM 261S safe to buy?
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