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WAW 231S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,795 mi
Last recorded81,795 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAW 231S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,795 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 81,794 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 81,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 80,706 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 79,910 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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WAW 231S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WAW 231S, 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 WAW 231S registered?

WAW 231S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is WAW 231S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAW 231S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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