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YVC 242S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,609 mi
Last recorded71,609 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVC 242S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,609 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 71,407 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 71,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre just starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,871 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 70,807 miles

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

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

corrosion o/s/f inner arch to floor outside area

Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,345 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 70,331 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion n/s/f sill-o/s/f sill

rear brakes noisy

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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YVC 242S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YVC 242S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVC 242S registered?

YVC 242S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 3 May 1978.

Is YVC 242S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVC 242S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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