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BLU 470T

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,459 mi
Last recorded75,459 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLU 470T
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,459 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 69,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 67,584 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft slight play

Offside Rear drive shaft slight play

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

Pass 24 May 2023 63,860 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 60,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weap from front oil cooler and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,146 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 54,740 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,954 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 46,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,484 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 35,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ALL 4 OF THE TYRES HAVE PERISH CRACKS.

THE NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A LOW TYRE PRESURE.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,357 miles

slight play in the n/s/f hub bearing.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 35,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in the n/s/f hub bearing.

Fail 14 Apr 2012 35,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil cooler insecure,done.

rear tyres worn to 3 mm.

slight play in the n/s/r hub bearing.

small leak in the windscreen washer bottle.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,029 miles

oil cooler insecure,done.

rear tyres worn to 3 mm.

slight play in the n/s/r hub bearing.

small leak in the windscreen washer bottle.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket no longer availabke

low performance offsude park brake,and high uneven service brake

rear shockabsorber rubber mounts perished

slight movement in steering column top mount

Fail 9 Aug 2008 33,847 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

headlight reflectors deteriated

low performance offsude park brake,and high uneven service brake

rear seat belt fittings recomend stronger support washers and shorter bolts

rear shockabsorber rubber mounts perished

slight movement in steering column top mount

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,145 miles

slight oil leak around rack area

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,522 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 32,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Advise front brake imbalance requirea attention due to brake reading of 22%, max reading is 25&

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,128 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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BLU 470T is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow 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 BLU 470T, 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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BLU 470T is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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