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NOW 289R

1977 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,099 mi
Last recorded42,099 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOW 289R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,099 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 42,086 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,156 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

gear box oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 41,156 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

gear box oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,097 miles

Fan belt loose.

Fail 5 Apr 2006 40,097 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fan belt loose

N o air filters fitted

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

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

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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NOW 289R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NOW 289R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NOW 289R registered?

NOW 289R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is NOW 289R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOW 289R shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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