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KFC 510S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,420 mi
Last recorded42,420 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFC 510S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 42,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,472 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 40,573 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 39,065 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,359 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,957 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shock absorber corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,168 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 37,167 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,925 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 36,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,857 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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KFC 510S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KFC 510S, 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 KFC 510S registered?

KFC 510S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 4 March 1978.

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