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WRE 878S

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,144 mi
Last recorded85,144 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRE 878S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,144 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm

Pass 30 Apr 2015 1,450 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 1 May 2014 80,795 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre perished

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 3 May 2013 78,466 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,106 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 13 Apr 2010 71,172 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 71,172 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel pipe at rear insecure ns

front no plate cracked

steering rack stiff on lock to lock

suspension bush housing missing n/s/f/tie bar

Fail 7 May 2008 70,933 miles

Front head light offside has a flat beam (needs changing for main beam for correct pattern type)

Metal sealing section on fuel cap

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 70,933 miles

Front head light offside has a flat beam (needs changing for main beam for correct pattern type)

Metal sealing section on fuel cap

Pass 23 Mar 2007 70,485 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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WRE 878S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRE 878S, 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 WRE 878S registered?

WRE 878S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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