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XPF 205S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,077 mi
Last recorded15,077 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPF 205S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 15,077 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 14,717 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,365 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 13,353 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 11,237 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 11,237 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,177 miles

o/s/front lower ball joint rubber cover split, tail pipe exstensions small hole

Fail 9 Oct 2007 11,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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XPF 205S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPF 205S, 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 XPF 205S registered?

XPF 205S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is XPF 205S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPF 205S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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