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RST 819S

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,553 mi
Last recorded78,553 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRST 819S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,553 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r subframe support bracket bolt loose

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,410 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 78,402 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/ f arb link nut has not full of thread

Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,949 miles

Cooling fan worn

Diff leaking

Front seat runners worn

OSF suspension arm bush perished

OSR shocker bushes perished

Rear chassis rails unprotected / corroding

Rear suspension arm bushes perished and worn

Sump leaking

Fail 17 Jun 2011 77,946 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

alot of fuel draining off from carb overflow pipe

both main beam headlamp reflectors in poor condition

drivers seat belt very slow to retract and worn

play at steering column (top)

wipers are very slow???

Pass 28 May 2010 77,863 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

chassis at rear corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 23 Jun 2009 77,842 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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RST 819S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RST 819S, 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 RST 819S registered?

RST 819S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 14 October 1977.

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