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OBG 512S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,626 mi
Last recorded66,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBG 512S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,294 miles

front registration plate damaged

slight rumble from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,294 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 66,294 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 60,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise on o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,801 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,248 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 65,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 64,862 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

c,o on legal limit of 4.5%

corosion to rear of offside floorpan

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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OBG 512S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OBG 512S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBG 512S registered?

OBG 512S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is OBG 512S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBG 512S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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