MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,787 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
dampness around nearside steering rack gaiter
general engine gearbox oil leaks
Coolant leak
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
front brake pads 50% worn
nearside and offside front outer sills/wings lightly corroded
nearside door damaged(dented around handle)
oil leak around rear differential
Oil leak
diff leaking
nearside door damaged(dented)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front indicator lens cracked
nearside wing repeater bulb low light output
Coolant leak
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
diff leaking
nearside door damaged(dented)
nearside front indicator lens cracked
nearside wing repeater bulb low light output
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?
Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BRL 40 is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BRL 40, 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 BRL 40 registered?
BRL 40 is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 16 March 1978.
Is BRL 40 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BRL 40 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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