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UCV 23S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,946 mi
Last recorded43,946 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCV 23S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,946 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 43,929 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 May 2016 43,609 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,293 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 43,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,912 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 42,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,564 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,054 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,722 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

hazzards flashing slightly fast

misting of oil around steering rack

parking brake lever close to maximum travel

Fail 6 Jul 2009 41,689 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

inside faces of front brake discs slightly detiorated

noise coming from inside distributer cap, it is advised this is checked

Fail 4 Jul 2008 41,617 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

inside faces of front brake discs slightly detiorated

noise coming from inside distributer cap, it is advised this is checked

Fail 17 May 2007 41,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2006 41,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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UCV 23S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCV 23S, 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 UCV 23S registered?

UCV 23S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 25 May 1978.

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