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BGT 505S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,780 mi
Last recorded33,780 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGT 505S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,237 miles

Both track rod end dust covers deteriorated.

N/S/F Bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,872 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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BGT 505S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BGT 505S, 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 BGT 505S registered?

BGT 505S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 28 April 1978.

Is BGT 505S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGT 505S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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