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YUA 701S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,820 mi
Last recorded11,820 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUA 701S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 11,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 10,998 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 3 Sep 2021 10,996 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm bush pin insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 2 Dec 2019 10,525 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 9,676 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 8,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 8,376 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 6,809 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 6,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 4,775 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 2,598 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 1,519 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,959 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 95,752 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 95,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 95,700 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 95,700 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 95,580 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005

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

Fail 25 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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YUA 701S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YUA 701S, 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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YUA 701S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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The MOT history for YUA 701S shows 21 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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