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YAH 920S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

3,855 mi
Last recorded3,855 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAH 920S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 3,855 miles

All rigid brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 3,854 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Across rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Front rigid brake pipes corroded

Front ti rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Nearside Front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 3,588 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slows when head lamps are on (4.4.3 (b))

HAZARD LIGHTS fitted and flash near the limit of times alloud

Fail 4 Jun 2019 3,588 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slows when head lamps are on (4.4.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

HAZARD LIGHTS fitted and flash near the limit of times alloud

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 3,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 3,069 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 2,594 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 2,594 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 2,585 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 2,576 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 2,012 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front inner sills corrored

Fail 7 Mar 2014 2,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front inner sills corrored

Pass 24 May 2011 1,421 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 99,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r drive shaft lose

Fail 21 Jun 2010 99,914 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r drive shaft lose

Pass 22 Jun 2009 98,194 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 98,194 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 97,109 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 97,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 95,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 95,537 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YAH 920S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YAH 920S, 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 YAH 920S registered?

YAH 920S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 20 April 1978.

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