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VTT 442S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,403 mi
Last recorded67,403 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTT 442S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 67,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,414 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,973 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 64,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,467 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,447 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,703 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 62,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,566 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 58,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,662 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,180 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,608 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,664 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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VTT 442S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTT 442S, 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 VTT 442S registered?

VTT 442S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VTT 442S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTT 442S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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