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BLF 960S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,784 mi
Last recorded82,784 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 960S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 82,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,969 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 79,947 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 79,947 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,548 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,400 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 74,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,022 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,803 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,454 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 65,454 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,827 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 58,154 miles

front torsion bar dfrop link rubbers worn

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 54,502 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 54,502 miles

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

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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BLF 960S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BLF 960S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLF 960S registered?

BLF 960S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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