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UCF 999S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,095 mi
Last recorded1,095 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCF 999S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 1,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear service brake fluctuating

fuel cap seal poor

oil leak from differential

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Aug 2021 1,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm inner bush debonded allowing contact with subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Refill type blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both front brake hose mounts causing pipe to touch wheel at full lock. Adjusted mounts to clear. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both compression strut rear bush sets worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal poor.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Signs of contact with inner arch. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Signs of contact with inner arch. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Poor connection. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. Recommend clean and recheck. Suspect right bank head gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Suspect corrosion build up due to long storage. (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pick up tube detached from pump unit. (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 855 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 102 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,301 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,762 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 82,762 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,097 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 80,033 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,671 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 79,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 78,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 77,444 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 77,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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UCF 999S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UCF 999S, 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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UCF 999S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 23 March 1978.

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