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XDH 883S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

46,195 mi
Last recorded46,195 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDH 883S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 46,195 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre rubbing on chassis on full lock

offside spring rubbing on chassis

nearside front tyre rubbing on chassis on full lock

Pass 8 May 2017 45,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 45,395 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust rubber broken (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 44,455 miles

Power steering ram(s) components slightly misaligned (2.3.4d)

Fail 9 May 2016 44,450 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) components slightly misaligned (2.3.4d)

Pass 14 May 2015 43,700 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 43,696 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 41,479 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,204 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,201 miles

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

offside rear drive gaitor split

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,422 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 39,419 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,350 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 35,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,519 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 32,470 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

steering rack mountings bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,470 miles

steering rack mountings bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 31,895 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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XDH 883S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XDH 883S, 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 XDH 883S registered?

XDH 883S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 24 January 1978.

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