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YUS 294S

1978 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,868 mi
Last recorded48,868 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUS 294S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,868 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint detached (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint detached (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 48,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,178 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,903 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 46,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2013 46,261 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 46,261 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,235 miles

n/s front door mirror missing

n/s rear coil spring mounting corroded

o/s and n/s rear boot floors corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 46,234 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s front door mirror missing

o/s and n/s rear boot floor corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2009 46,222 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

boot floor corroding

fault with fuel cap lock

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 15 May 2008 46,199 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fog light telltale innop

Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 44,337 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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YUS 294S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YUS 294S, 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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YUS 294S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 26 January 1978.

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