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BWX 372S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,647 mi
Last recorded61,647 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWX 372S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 61,647 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,335 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,335 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 60,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired too long fouling brake hose (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working stop tail bulb wrong way round (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively too slow (8.2.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

major engine oil leak

steering rack feels tight

under body heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection of panels

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,106 miles

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,810 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,589 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 56,589 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 51,015 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 51,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 46,871 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,844 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 44,414 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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BWX 372S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BWX 372S, 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 BWX 372S registered?

BWX 372S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 9 May 1978.

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