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UEG 954S

1978 Triumph Stag Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,664 mi
Last recorded41,664 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag Auto56,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEG 954S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 41,664 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 40,154 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 38,052 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 36,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 33,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 30,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 26,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 20,931 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 15,613 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,898 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 14,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside advise headlamp

advise hazard lights

Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,224 miles

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 12,223 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 10,230 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 10,218 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 9,248 miles

Exhaust guide bracket broken OSR over subframe

Front to rear metal brake pipe rusting

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 8,821 miles

Slight lift in O/S rack assy

temprature guage not working

Fail 4 Nov 2010 8,807 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Battery not secured

Slight lift in O/S rack assy

temprature guage not working

Pass 9 Nov 2009 6,302 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 6,248 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 2,853 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

center exhaust mounts insecure

p.a.s pump loose

Fail 5 Nov 2008 2,827 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

center exhaust mounts insecure

main beam only works on flash

p.a.s pump loose

Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 82,224 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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UEG 954S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UEG 954S, 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 UEG 954S registered?

UEG 954S is a 1978 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 23 March 1978.

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The MOT history for UEG 954S shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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