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VTV 80S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,196 mi
Last recorded60,196 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTV 80S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2024 60,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced End sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced End sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 59,961 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,515 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,865 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,414 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 57,435 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,579 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,851 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,566 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 50,070 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,678 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel smell in boot

offside outersill showing signs of corrosion

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

underbody corrosion

washers weak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,834 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 44,832 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 44,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 43,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in rack and front A/R/B link arm.

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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VTV 80S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VTV 80S, 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 VTV 80S registered?

VTV 80S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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