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YKN 79S

1978 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,070 mi
Last recorded81,070 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKN 79S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,789 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 80,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,798 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 79,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside hand brake slightly low

rough running

Pass 23 Jul 2015 79,747 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,720 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Fluid leak from steering rack area.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,669 miles

Rear tyres worn.

Steering system feels slightly notchy.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,570 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play at steering wheel upper bush

Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,533 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,507 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 79,212 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 79,187 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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YKN 79S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKN 79S, 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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YKN 79S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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