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DBW 400R

1977 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,891 mi
Last recorded20,891 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBW 400R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 20,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 20,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 20,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 19,531 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 19,461 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

all flexible brake hoses original and in poor condition very difficult to be sure of degree of deterioration due to composition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills have staimless steel trim plates but suspect may have further corrosion unseen

rear fog lamps have no tell tail

suspect other corrosion in areas not visible

suspect wear in nearside front wheel bearing

vehicle has only just met emissions limit

offside front suspension component nut left undone advise should not be driven untill at the very least this is rectified

Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,583 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 15,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,554 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 13,539 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

N/S mirror loose

Slight corosion O/S/R

Fail 28 Jul 2006 11,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

nearside and offside steering rack ends slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,015 miles

nearside and offside steering rack ends slight play

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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DBW 400R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 60,708 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBW 400R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBW 400R registered?

DBW 400R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 13 July 1977.

Is DBW 400R safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBW 400R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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