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WLJ 919S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,472 mi
Last recorded61,472 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLJ 919S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,578 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,133 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,290 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S rack guiter twisted

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,947 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,157 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,795 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 52,791 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,835 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,049 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,338 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 48,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,742 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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WLJ 919S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WLJ 919S, 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 WLJ 919S registered?

WLJ 919S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 8 May 1978.

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The MOT history for WLJ 919S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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