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DUK 266V

1979 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,108 mi
Last recorded77,108 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Stag39,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUK 266V
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,108 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 77,108 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,506 miles

Nearside seat belt webbing starting to fray

Fail 14 Mar 2018 75,452 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside seat belt webbing starting to fray

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,011 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 75,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,419 miles

corrosion to nearside inner wing

light corrosion too all front suspension

nearside front tyre 2 mm inner edge

offside front tyre 2 mm inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,179 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,351 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,383 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,106 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,277 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 61,259 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,106 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINKS

WINDSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 18 Mar 2008 55,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,122 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,460 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,460 miles

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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DUK 266V is a 1979 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DUK 266V, 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.

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What year was DUK 266V registered?

DUK 266V is a 1979 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 October 1979.

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