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FVY 555S

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,112 mi
Last recorded48,112 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVY 555S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 48,112 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 48,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,073 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Fail 30 Sep 2016 48,048 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 48,042 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 47,853 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 47,853 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,725 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,712 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 47,697 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,658 miles

Nearside rear shockabsorber siezed .

Nearside wiperblade deteriorated .

Oil leak

Offside rear brake binding .

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,473 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/F AND N/S/F ANTI ROLLBAR LINKS

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,456 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,456 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,413 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering column bushes .

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated .

Fail 5 Aug 2008 47,407 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Slight play in steering column bushes .

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated .

Fail 25 Jul 2008 47,386 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 47,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 47,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,304 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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FVY 555S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FVY 555S, 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 FVY 555S registered?

FVY 555S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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