MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO reading 5.25% Limit 4.5% (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
O/S/f floor carpet restricting throttle pedal
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S/f floor carpet restricting throttle pedal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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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DYC 259T is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DYC 259T, 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 DYC 259T registered?
DYC 259T is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 10 August 1978.
Is DYC 259T safe to buy?
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