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VPA 140S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,990 mi
Last recorded76,990 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 140S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,990 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,963 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,955 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,948 miles

Offside Front Upper movement column top bush

Offside Front play inner steering rack end

Fail 2 Nov 2015 76,945 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 76,546 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 76,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,679 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 74,679 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 74,377 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 May 2011 74,295 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 74,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 73,372 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 73,038 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 73,038 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 70,762 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 70,072 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 70,072 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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