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WVU 478S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,397 mi
Last recorded54,397 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVU 478S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 May 2010 54,397 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,240 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,214 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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WVU 478S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WVU 478S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WVU 478S registered?

WVU 478S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 5 May 1978.

Is WVU 478S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVU 478S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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