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BHJ 590S

1978 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,045 mi
Last recorded94,045 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 590S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 94,045 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 79,908 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,907 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 79,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 79,759 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 79,728 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 79,464 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear driveshaft inner universal joint has slight play

play in offside of steering rack

steering coupling fouling automatic transmission cooler pipes on offside inner wing

Pass 8 Jun 2006 79,464 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear driveshaft inner universal joint has slight play

play in offside of steering rack

steering coupling fouling automatic transmission cooler pipes on offside inner wing

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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BHJ 590S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,190 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHJ 590S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHJ 590S registered?

BHJ 590S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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