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SYO 267S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,450 mi
Last recorded77,450 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 267S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 77,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,868 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,820 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,489 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 72,368 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 72,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side front inner lower arm bush worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,691 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 71,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,444 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 71,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 70,441 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 70,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 69,842 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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SYO 267S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SYO 267S, 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 SYO 267S registered?

SYO 267S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 9 February 1978.

Is SYO 267S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYO 267S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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