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XCL 144S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,195 mi
Last recorded50,195 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCL 144S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,195 miles

nearside boot floor holed/corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 50,189 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside rear boot floor/corner holed/corroded

rear exhaust hangers perished/cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2019 50,144 miles

Nearside front tyre perished on wall

Fail 25 Jan 2019 50,138 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear arms both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front arches (front) holed

Nearside front tyre perished on wall

Offside front sill holed

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,909 miles

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres perished/cracked

slight power steering oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres perished/cracked

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,232 miles

both rear wish bones inner bushes worn

offside outter sill holed

Pass 24 May 2013 48,796 miles

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 17 May 2013 48,796 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,765 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 44,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack knock offside.

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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XCL 144S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XCL 144S, 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 XCL 144S registered?

XCL 144S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 19 January 1978.

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The MOT history for XCL 144S shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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