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RPO 243S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,630 mi
Last recorded65,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPO 243S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 65,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 65,604 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,165 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 64,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 64,002 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 63,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 63,077 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,512 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,987 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,328 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,692 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 59,689 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,145 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,213 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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RPO 243S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RPO 243S, 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 RPO 243S registered?

RPO 243S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is RPO 243S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPO 243S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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