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IIB 396

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,112 mi
Last recorded98,112 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 396
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 98,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 98,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 98,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 98,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 98,112 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 98,112 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 98,112 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,112 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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IIB 396 is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 IIB 396, 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 IIB 396 registered?

IIB 396 is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is IIB 396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIB 396 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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