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JHG 987S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,198 mi
Last recorded37,198 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHG 987S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 37,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 37,184 miles

all 4 tyres perished/cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2021 37,183 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower outrigger chassis corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 36,376 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded, but not within 30cm of suspension, brakes or seat belts

under-side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,369 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

underside becoming slightly corroded in places

Fail 11 Jun 2012 36,243 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

underside becoming slightly corroded in places

Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,971 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 35,971 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,755 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side hand brake low reading

slight play off side steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,615 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,413 miles

Play in steering when jacked up possible lower ball joints

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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JHG 987S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JHG 987S, 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 JHG 987S registered?

JHG 987S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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The MOT history for JHG 987S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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