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SWV 240R

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,132 mi
Last recorded21,132 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWV 240R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 21,132 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 21,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,305 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,801 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side washer not working

oil leaks/slight oil leak to rear axle

Pass 10 May 2011 19,114 miles

oil leak from rear diff

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 19 Mar 2011 19,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,730 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,968 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,643 miles

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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SWV 240R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWV 240R, 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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What year was SWV 240R registered?

SWV 240R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 24 June 1977.

Is SWV 240R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWV 240R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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