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SFO 535

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,617 mi
Last recorded71,617 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFO 535
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,617 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,404 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 71,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,403 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 71,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough rack (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,222 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2015 71,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,838 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,568 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,431 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,878 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Jun 2011 69,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,608 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 67,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 64,399 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,467 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 62,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,657 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 60,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 59,459 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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SFO 535 is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SFO 535, 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 SFO 535 registered?

SFO 535 is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 4 March 1977.

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