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XPE 690S

1978 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,311 mi
Last recorded70,311 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 690S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,311 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 70,311 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,440 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 68,190 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 67,325 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 66,192 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 66,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 64,664 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,467 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 62,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,843 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 60,843 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2006 58,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight signs of perishing on front fuel pipe

Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight signs of perishing on front fuel pipe

Pass 14 Jul 2005 57,727 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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XPE 690S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,190 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XPE 690S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XPE 690S registered?

XPE 690S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 26 April 1978.

Is XPE 690S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 690S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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