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WGD 78R

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,733 mi
Last recorded67,733 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGD 78R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in lower steering coupling

slight play in top steering columb bearing

steering rack slight play

underside difficult to test due to heavy undersealing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,720 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Underside of vehicle heavily plated and undersealed. (difficult to test)

Pass 13 May 2013 67,389 miles

top steering column slight play

under side of vehicle heavily plated & undersealed[ difficult to test]

Fail 13 May 2013 67,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

top steering column slight play

under side of vehicle heavily plated & undersealed[ difficult to test]

Pass 14 May 2012 67,149 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front inner wing panel light corosion

o/s front outer floor to sill coroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

top steering column bush slight play

under side of vehicle light corosion & difficult to test due to thick underseal

wipers slow

Fail 12 May 2012 67,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s front inner wing panel light corosion

o/s front outer floor to sill coroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

top steering column bush slight play

under side of vehicle light corosion & difficult to test due to thick underseal

wipers slow

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,518 miles

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

ns/front inner wheel arch very slightly corroding

ns/os outer sills very slightly corroding

os front lower ball joint very slight play

os front steering rack nuckle very slight play

os rear wheel bearing very slight play

steering uj very slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2011 66,518 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

ns/front inner wheel arch very slightly corroding

ns/os outer sills very slightly corroding

os front lower ball joint very slight play

os front steering rack nuckle very slight play

os rear wheel bearing very slight play

steering uj very slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,758 miles

ns front floor corroding

ns/os outer sills very slightly corroding

os front floor very slightly corroding

os rear wheel bearing very slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2010 65,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ns front floor corroding

ns/os outer sills very slightly corroding

os front floor very slightly corroding

os rear wheel bearing very slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2009 64,791 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 64,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,447 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 64,447 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,383 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 64,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 63,777 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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WGD 78R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 60,708 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGD 78R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGD 78R registered?

WGD 78R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 March 1977.

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