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WYN 169S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,070 mi
Last recorded74,070 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYN 169S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All starting to corrod (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake heat shield missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 74,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All starting to corrod (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake heat shield missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes starting to corrod (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake heat shield missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,457 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 73,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left pipe (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2018 73,253 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left pipe (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,824 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 72,812 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,307 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,305 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2010 71,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 29 Apr 2010 71,830 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,539 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Apr 2009 71,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,771 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,630 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 70,491 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 70,491 miles

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

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

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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WYN 169S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WYN 169S, 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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WYN 169S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 20 March 1978.

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