MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,990 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Upper movement column top bush
Offside Front play inner steering rack end
Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose multiple spokes loose (4.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Upper movement column top bush
Offside Front play inner steering rack end
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust fouling on boot floor
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
parking brake warning lamp staying on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
parking brake warning lamp staying on
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?
Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPA 140S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VPA 140S, 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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How do I check the history of VPA 140S?
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What year was VPA 140S registered?
VPA 140S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 20 January 1978.
Is VPA 140S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPA 140S shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VPA 140S have outstanding finance?
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