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XHM 197T

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,589 mi
Last recorded93,589 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHM 197T
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 93,589 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in N/S/R drive-shaft inner universal joint and sliding joint.

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Fail 28 Oct 2024 93,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in N/S/R drive-shaft inner universal joint and sliding joint.

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,862 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 90,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,912 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 89,911 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,029 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 88,028 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

interior mirror insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,504 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly mishapen.

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

Reverse lights not working.

Slight play in steering column top bush/bearing.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,546 miles

Both front anti role bar drop link bushes perished

N/S power steering boot perished

Slight oil leaks

Fail 4 Jul 2014 86,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front anti role bar drop link bushes perished

Engine oil leak

N/S power steering boot perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,990 miles

Diff oil leaks.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

O/S/F suspension, rear bush locating washer corroded.

Reverse lights inop.

Slight corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 84,990 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Diff oil leaks.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

O/S/F suspension, rear bush locating washer corroded.

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

Play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Reverse lights inop.

Slight corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,590 miles

Diff oil leaks.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

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

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

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

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

Play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Reverse lights inop.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 84,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Diff oil leaks.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

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

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.

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

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

Play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Reverse lights inop.

Pass 12 May 2011 83,145 miles

N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating.

N/S/F seat belt poor in retracting.

N/S/F suspension lower ball joint dust cover split/missing.

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating.

O/S/F suspension lower ball joint dust cover split/missing.

Oil leak

Reverse lights inop.

Slight corrosion to rear of front brake discs.

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,223 miles

Diff oil leaks.

N/S washer jet poor in operation.

Slight engine oil leaks.

Slight play in N/S/F and N/S/R wheel bearings.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,412 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

N/S/F bottom ball joint cover split.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S and N/S front anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to deteriorate.

O/S/F bottom ball joint cover split.

O/S/F seatbelt intermitantly not locking.

Oil leak from oil filter.

Slight corrosion to O/S floor area.

Slight exhaust blow from O/S centre to rear section.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 80,919 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf bottom ball joint dust cover split

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in osf steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,919 miles

osf bottom ball joint dust cover split

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight play in osf steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,182 miles

Diff oil leaks.

Front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F lower ball joint protective boot split.

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

Oil leaks

Slight exhaust blow rear joint.

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 78,682 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 78,682 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 77,570 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all front suspension bushes worn and perrished

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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XHM 197T is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XHM 197T, 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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XHM 197T is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 7 September 1978.

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