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DBY 437M

1987 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,600 mi
Last recorded96,600 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Triumph Stag70,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 437M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 96,600 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 96,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2011 96,521 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front prop mounting worn...offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 May 2010 97,375 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 96,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 95,255 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 95,246 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 94,420 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 94,420 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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DBY 437M is a 1987 Triumph Stag in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,817 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 DBY 437M, 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 39 years old, this Triumph Stag is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DBY 437M registered?

DBY 437M is a 1987 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 June 1987.

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