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YGX 739S

1978 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,144 mi
Last recorded35,144 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGX 739S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,144 miles

Front valance(under radiator) corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,567 miles

Nearside Front Chassis slight corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 31,245 miles

Front valance corroded

Offside rear handbrake efficency low

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,017 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on front valence

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

slight coolant leak from engine

Pass 14 Jun 2013 25,105 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 25,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,128 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 22,128 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2011 21,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,631 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 17,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,226 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 13,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,351 miles

long travel on handbrake. Advise adjusting.

Fail 12 Apr 2008 9,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long travel on handbrake. Advise adjusting.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 4,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 3,000 miles

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

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

Slight freeplay inner rack joints

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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YGX 739S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in White 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 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 YGX 739S, 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 YGX 739S registered?

YGX 739S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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