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XWG 743T

1978 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

51,918 mi
Last recorded51,918 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWG 743T
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 51,918 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 51,918 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,841 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 51,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,270 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,600 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 50,597 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,845 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,611 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,487 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,358 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

idle speed slightly high

offside steering rack slight play in bush

steering column tilt adjust slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2013 48,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

idle speed slightly high

offside steering rack slight play in bush

steering column tilt adjust slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,158 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

steering column slight play / wear in tilt / mount.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 48,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

steering column slight play / wear in tilt / mount.

Pass 13 May 2010 47,005 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

sligh plat steering column mid bush or tilt mechanism.

Fail 11 May 2010 47,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

sligh plat steering column mid bush or tilt mechanism.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,481 miles

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

slight play steering column sliding adjuster bush.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,481 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight play steering column sliding adjuster bush.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,918 miles

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

steering column play in middle bush under dash

Fail 23 Nov 2007 45,898 miles

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steering column play in middle bush under dash

Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,267 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 43,530 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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XWG 743T is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XWG 743T, 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 XWG 743T registered?

XWG 743T is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 September 1978.

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