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ECX 291S

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,933 mi
Last recorded84,933 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECX 291S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,933 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,648 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 84,648 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,457 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 84,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering column lower bush and column joints

some play in rear drive shaft splined joints

washer jet just adequate

Fail 2 Aug 2012 84,023 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rearmost exhaust mountings missing ,next forward deteriorated

slight play in nearside rear wheel beariong

slight play in steering column lower bush and column joints

Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 83,266 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 82,764 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 80,525 miles

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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ECX 291S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ECX 291S, 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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What year was ECX 291S registered?

ECX 291S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 3 November 1977.

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