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ERA 673T

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,723 mi
Last recorded88,723 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERA 673T
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 88,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 88,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,675 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 86,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,577 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,068 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

flight free play at steering wheel

offside rear fog lamp not working (fitted despite age of vehicle)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 86,068 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

flight free play at steering wheel

offside rear fog lamp not working (fitted despite age of vehicle)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,041 miles

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

offside rear park brake has low effort

steeering wheel has slight plat

Fail 8 Mar 2013 84,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

offside rear park brake has low effort

steeering wheel has slight plat

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,659 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 81,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,741 miles

Exhaust Rubbers Deteriated

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 78,681 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust Rubbers Deteriated

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,898 miles

O/S Front Tyre Perished

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

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

Steering Column Adjuster Needs to be Tightend

Fail 17 Oct 2008 75,832 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

O/S Front Tyre Perished

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

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

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

Steering Column Adjuster Needs to be Tightend

Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,752 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,967 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 71,960 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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ERA 673T is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ERA 673T, 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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ERA 673T is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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