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XWD 99S

1978 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,755 mi
Last recorded15,755 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWD 99S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 15,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 15,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,576 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 13,882 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 12,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering column top bushe

Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2013 10,398 miles

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

Corrosion on front/rear suspension coil springs.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 10,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion on front/rear suspension coil springs.

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 9,120 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering column. R/n/s brake, slight binding.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 6,866 miles

Lift in steering column. F/n/s strut damp. Slight play in r/n/s wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 5,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in o/s of steering rack. Rear tyres worn on centre of tread, and tread getting low. Corrosion in r/n/s, r/o/s and centre of floor.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 3,418 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 1,814 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 346 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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XWD 99S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWD 99S, 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 XWD 99S registered?

XWD 99S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 March 1978.

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