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XPW 57S

1978 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,182 mi
Last recorded83,182 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPW 57S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,182 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front brake flexi hoses slightly perishing. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer outer sill holed outside seat belt prescribed area.

Pass 12 May 2017 83,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 82,672 miles

ENGINE MISFIRE AND/OR FLOODING

N/S outer sill corroded but outside the seat belt prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 May 2016 82,666 miles

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

ENGINE MISFIRE AND/OR FLOODING

N/S outer sill corroded but outside the seat belt prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,649 miles

Hole N/S outer sill but outside any prescribed area

Fail 8 Jun 2015 82,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Hole N/S outer sill but outside any prescribed area

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,191 miles

N/S outer sill corroded & holed but outside any prescribed area

Slight imbalance on rear service (foot) brake

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,855 miles

Imbalance on rear brakes

N/S outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind on O/S/R brake

Fail 3 Jun 2013 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Imbalance on rear brakes

N/S outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind on O/S/R brake

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,661 miles

N/S floor edge starting to corrode

N/S/ outer sill corroded & holed but outside any prescribed area

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 81,657 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S floor edge starting to corrode

N/S/ outer sill corroded & holed but outside any prescribed area

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 81,175 miles

Covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Low reading on O/S parking brake

N/S outer sill corroded & holed at centre outside prescribed areas

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 May 2011 81,175 miles

Covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Low reading on O/S parking brake

N/S outer sill corroded & holed at centre outside prescribed areas

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 80,823 miles

Alternator fan rubbing bottom hose

N/S outer sill corroded at centre outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 80,801 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Alternator fan rubbing bottom hose

N/S outer sill corroded at centre outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 May 2008 80,697 miles

N/S Outter sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2008 80,696 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S Outter sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2007 80,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front floor to inner sill flanges appear to be peeling not in prescribed area

brake pedal rubber worn

left centre lower outer sill coroded to a hole just outside prescribed area.Trim covers fitted to both outer sills could be hiding more corrosion.Vehicle underside heavily undersealed which could be hiding corrosion

some play both sides of steering rack (suspension hanging) also some flexing of steering rack mountings when steering rocked

wireing insecure left front close to left exhaust pipe

Pass 24 Apr 2006 79,778 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion front valance under radiater area.

corrosion left side of vehicle floor to sill flange also causing hole on outer lower sill outside prescribed area.

oil leak

slight bind left rear brake.

weld repair to right front chassis member not contiuously welded,but assumed as replacement section.

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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XPW 57S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XPW 57S, 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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XPW 57S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 14 March 1978.

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