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BRU 302K

1978 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,686 mi
Last recorded41,686 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 302K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,686 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 41,686 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 41,260 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn movement in top bush - bearing (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable arm has movement in (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 41,260 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing as of 1 st August 1978 o\s mirror must be fitted (8.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn movement in top bush - bearing (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable arm has movement in (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 40,512 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 40,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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BRU 302K is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,190 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRU 302K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRU 302K registered?

BRU 302K is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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