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VYF 933S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,050 mi
Last recorded41,050 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYF 933S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,050 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 41,033 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,011 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 41,011 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 40,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,976 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 40,976 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,948 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Oct 2010 40,948 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 40,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,864 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 40,862 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 40,771 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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VYF 933S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYF 933S, 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 VYF 933S registered?

VYF 933S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is VYF 933S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYF 933S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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