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DUY 739S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,636 mi
Last recorded77,636 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUY 739S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 77,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,585 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 75,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,220 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,686 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,419 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,489 miles

Suspect leak from power steering box

Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,345 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 61,111 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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DUY 739S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DUY 739S, 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

How do I check the history of DUY 739S?

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What year was DUY 739S registered?

DUY 739S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 3 March 1978.

Is DUY 739S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUY 739S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DUY 739S have outstanding finance?

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