MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front and rear number plate
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?
Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WKJ 505S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WKJ 505S, 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 WKJ 505S registered?
WKJ 505S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 12 January 1978.
Is WKJ 505S safe to buy?
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