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BLK 109S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,715 mi
Last recorded58,715 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLK 109S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,788 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 56,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,144 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,489 miles

brake pipes are coated in underseal

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 54,489 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2015 54,431 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,431 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,404 miles

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

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

o/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,248 miles

n/s/ & o/s rear wheel arch has corrosion

n/s/f inner sill has corrosion

o/s/f inner sill & floor panel has corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,218 miles

N/S/F SILL BACKING PANEL CORRODED

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

O/S/F SILL BACKING PANEL AND FLOOR CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Washer jets weak flow

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,009 miles

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 52,217 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 52,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2007 50,778 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 50,772 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s /f tyre slight ovality

o/s mirror slight blemish

Pass 26 May 2006 49,097 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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BLK 109S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BLK 109S, 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 BLK 109S registered?

BLK 109S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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