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YJN 420S

1978 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,572 mi
Last recorded78,572 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJN 420S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,572 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner t c a bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 98,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner t c a bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,859 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside Front Wheel Bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside Rear Wheel Bearings (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 77,858 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside & Nearside Wiper Blades (8.2.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside Front Wheel Bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside Rear Wheel Bearings (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 77,284 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 76,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in upper column bush

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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YJN 420S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJN 420S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJN 420S registered?

YJN 420S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 20 April 1978.

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The MOT history for YJN 420S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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