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ARH 658S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,986 mi
Last recorded75,986 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 658S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 75,986 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,700 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,617 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded and has a hole but not in a prescribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 75,605 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded and has a hole but not in a prescribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Transmission oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 75,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f inner sill corroded/ hole but not in a prescribed area

Fail 26 Jun 2014 75,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

This vehicles body and underside is in my opinion in very poor condition

all coil springs corroded

all front lamps misted

corrosion around top of rear springs

corrosion to the following areas n/s/f wing,n/s outer cill n/s/r wing,o/s/outer cill both door bottoms

front and rear valances corroded

indicators slightly slow

oversills fitted not allowing inspection behind them

some play in n/s/f inner rack and o/s front wheel bearing

the corrosion is not in a prescribed area and does not affect steering or braking

there is corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floorpan resulting in holes,this is serious corrosion and needs attention

this vehicle has had a substantial amount of welding repairs and needs a substantial amount more

vehicle has had welding repairs and been heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,293 miles

This vehicles body and underside is in my opinion in very poor condition

all coil springs corroded

all front lamps misted

corrosion around top of rear springs

corrosion to the following areas n/s/f wing,n/s outer cill n/s/r wing,o/s/outer cill both door bottoms

front and rear valances corroded

indicators slightly slow

oversills fitted not allowing inspection behind them

some play in n/s/f inner rack and o/s front wheel bearing

the corrosion is not in a prescribed area and does not affect steering or braking

there is corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f floorpan resulting in holes,this is serious corrosion and needs attention

this vehicle has had a substantial amount of welding repairs and needs a substantial amount more

vehicle has had welding repairs and been heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2014 75,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

some play in inner steering rack ends

Pass 4 Aug 2012 75,136 miles

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

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

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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ARH 658S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ARH 658S, 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 ARH 658S registered?

ARH 658S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 22 March 1978.

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