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YCL 744S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,530 mi
Last recorded74,530 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCL 744S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,530 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front under wheel arch holed and corroded

offside front under wheel arch holed and corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 74,530 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front under wheel arch holed and corroded

offside front under wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,081 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 72,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounts snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,142 miles

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

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

offside underfloor corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,811 miles

parking brake efficency only just met .It woul appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Jul 2014 64,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,194 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,358 miles

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

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

high beam tell tale inop

o/s/r drive boot split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,563 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,341 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,593 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 27,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,571 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 109,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 89,729 miles

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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YCL 744S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YCL 744S, 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 YCL 744S registered?

YCL 744S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 25 April 1978.

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