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PTR 822S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,370 mi
Last recorded22,370 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTR 822S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 22,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 21,909 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park brake cable (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 21,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,492 miles

Center section exhaust as loose internal baffles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 19,470 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 18,047 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 18,047 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,373 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 15,373 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2011 13,230 miles

o/s front brake low efficiency

Fail 13 May 2011 13,230 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 12 May 2010 12,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 11,817 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear drums slightly warped

Fail 13 May 2009 11,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear drums slightly warped

Pass 15 May 2008 10,744 miles

rear drums slightly warped

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 9,989 miles

same

Fail 1 May 2007 9,987 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2x rear handbrake cables rusty

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 8,861 miles

slight drag on o/s front brake

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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PTR 822S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PTR 822S, 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 PTR 822S registered?

PTR 822S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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