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SMT 637S

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,023 mi
Last recorded60,023 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMT 637S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,023 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 60,023 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 56,256 miles

boot floor- rear wheel arches starting to rust

both front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

both front headlamp beams slightly weak

floors, chassis, inner sills and outer sills starting to rust

front and rear coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge worn to 2mm

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

vehicle underside starting to rust

Fail 21 May 2008 56,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

boot floor- rear wheel arches starting to rust

both front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

both front headlamp beams slightly weak

floors, chassis, inner sills and outer sills starting to rust

front and rear coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge worn to 2mm

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

vehicle underside starting to rust

Pass 25 May 2007 51,694 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 10 May 2007 51,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2006 47,034 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 47,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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SMT 637S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SMT 637S, 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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SMT 637S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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