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BLH 287S

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

24,206 mi
Last recorded24,206 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 287S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 24,206 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 24,027 miles

slight play in steering coloumn

Fail 14 May 2019 24,017 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play in steering coloumn

Pass 9 May 2018 23,915 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 23,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,854 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 23,584 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around rear wheelarches

corrosion front of offside front wheelarch

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,584 miles

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

corrosion around rear wheelarches

corrosion front of offside front wheelarch

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,471 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion brake pipes

surface corrosion chassis/ subframes /inner sills

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 24 May 2013 23,471 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion brake pipes

surface corrosion chassis/ subframes /inner sills

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 231,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrotion underbody

front and rear brake pipes corrodeing

play in in both inner rack joints

slight perishing rear tyres

Fail 9 Jun 2011 23,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrotion underbody

front and rear brake pipes corrodeing

play in in both inner rack joints

slight perishing rear tyres

Pass 17 May 2010 22,727 miles

tyre side wall slight perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,662 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 22,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 22,422 miles

n/s/r front wheel arch small hole

o/s/r rear wheel arch small hole

rear tyres 2mm tread

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 22,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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BLH 287S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,392 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 BLH 287S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BLH 287S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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