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EUP 300S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,880 mi
Last recorded17,880 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUP 300S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 17,880 miles

Corrosion to rear floors

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 17,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to rear floors

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 17,495 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch, corroded, multiple places

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner rack joint has play

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 17,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner rack joint has play

Offside Front Inner wheel arch, corroded, multiple places

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2013 17,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 17,046 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 14,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 10,971 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 10,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 8,190 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,243 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 7,240 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Subframe 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)

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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EUP 300S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EUP 300S, 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 EUP 300S registered?

EUP 300S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 7 April 1978.

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