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15 TAG

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,686 mi
Last recorded90,686 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 TAG
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,686 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,900 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,900 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 84,801 miles

49% rear inbalance

Offside rear tyre 2.0mm

Slight increased play on the nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 81,813 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

horn not very loud

oil leak n/s head ???

washers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,813 miles

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

horn not very loud

oil leak n/s head ???

washers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,387 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing had a slight rough sound during rotation

Offside rear wheel had a slight bind during the roller brake inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,187 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 70,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 66,533 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,111 miles

emissions 4.3

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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15 TAG is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 15 TAG, 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 15 TAG registered?

15 TAG is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 13 April 1978.

Is 15 TAG safe to buy?

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