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YOY 24S

1978 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,927 mi
Last recorded39,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOY 24S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 39,927 miles

Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,510 miles

Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 37,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,886 miles

Body has slight corrosion various point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 32,494 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 32,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R Brake binding on.

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

O/S Steering rack gaiter deteriorated.

O/S and N/S Boot floor area coroded.

O/S and N/S Front under car valance area coroded.

O/S/F Inner wing area coroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Wear in upper steering column area.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 32,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,632 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,749 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 26,749 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,733 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 22,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,663 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 18,509 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,976 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 8,685 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,685 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,537 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 4,537 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 99,984 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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YOY 24S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YOY 24S, 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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YOY 24S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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