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AGA 444S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,994 mi
Last recorded55,994 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGA 444S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 55,994 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,557 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 54,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,564 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 54,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,491 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 54,491 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear inner sills & rear subframe mounts heavily corroded & weak. front x-member ho;ed & weak. both lower outer sills weak. both rear floor sections weak.

both top inner wing suspension mounts weak. o/s & n/s chassis legs weak. o/s & n/s inner sills & outriggers v.weak & holed, not within criteria area. both front tie bar mounts weak.

water leak from top radiator hose area.

Pass 10 May 2007 54,401 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 54,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre crossmembers/floor rusting

Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,255 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 54,255 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

battery releasing acid

front no plate cracked

n/s and o/s middle crossmembers corrored

n/s/f floor corrored

oil leak

rad poor condition

rear axle leaking oil

water leak n/s/f of engine

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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AGA 444S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AGA 444S, 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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AGA 444S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 2 February 1978.

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