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SHY 982S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,708 mi
Last recorded45,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHY 982S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,708 miles

oil leak from diff

Fail 29 May 2018 45,704 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from diff

Pass 31 May 2017 45,689 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,681 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,621 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,596 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 45,588 miles

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

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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,541 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 45,487 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 45,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 45,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 45,264 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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SHY 982S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow 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 SHY 982S, 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 SHY 982S registered?

SHY 982S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 4 May 1978.

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The MOT history for SHY 982S 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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