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YTL 50S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,632 mi
Last recorded50,632 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTL 50S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 50,632 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 50,458 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 48,796 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 48,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 48,484 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 48,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,100 miles

Slight leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust joints.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,043 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 48,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,988 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 47,979 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 47,795 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 47,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,558 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 47,528 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,329 miles

brake fluid on inside of nearside tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2006 47,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers intermittant on switch

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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YTL 50S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YTL 50S, 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 YTL 50S registered?

YTL 50S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 13 January 1978.

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