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VPG 425S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,663 mi
Last recorded95,663 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 425S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,663 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,342 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 95,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,900 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,281 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,281 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 93,860 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 93,647 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 93,333 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 93,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 93,000 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 92,673 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 92,246 miles

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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VPG 425S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPG 425S, 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 VPG 425S registered?

VPG 425S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is VPG 425S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPG 425S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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