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ANW 972S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,889 mi
Last recorded44,889 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANW 972S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 44,886 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,257 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,838 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres are slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,197 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres are slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,847 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,287 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,983 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,649 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,314 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,893 miles

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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ANW 972S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ANW 972S, 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 ANW 972S registered?

ANW 972S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 11 May 1978.

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The MOT history for ANW 972S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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