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DRF 495T

1979 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,743 mi
Last recorded47,743 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 Triumph Stag39,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRF 495T
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,743 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 47,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills not visible

Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,650 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,523 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,134 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,424 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,187 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,809 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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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DRF 495T is a 1979 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 39,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRF 495T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRF 495T registered?

DRF 495T is a 1979 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 January 1979.

Is DRF 495T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRF 495T shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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