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BYS 98S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,010 mi
Last recorded7,010 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYS 98S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 7,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 5,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 5,690 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 5,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 5,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 4,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 3,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 2,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 2,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 2,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 May 2006 2,137 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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BYS 98S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BYS 98S, 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 BYS 98S registered?

BYS 98S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is BYS 98S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYS 98S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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