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OKB 959S

1978 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,290 mi
Last recorded69,290 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKB 959S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 69,290 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 69,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 69,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

headlights not a matching pair

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2011 68,412 miles

Slight corrosion at front and rear of both sills.

Fail 13 Aug 2011 68,412 miles

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

Slight corrosion at front and rear of both sills.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,957 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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OKB 959S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,190 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKB 959S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKB 959S registered?

OKB 959S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is OKB 959S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKB 959S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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