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BOF 686T

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,792 mi
Last recorded58,792 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOF 686T
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 58,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2016 58,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,689 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,976 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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BOF 686T is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BOF 686T, 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 BOF 686T registered?

BOF 686T is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is BOF 686T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOF 686T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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