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TWK 280R

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,832 mi
Last recorded80,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWK 280R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside floor corroded not in prescribed area

offside front wheel arch corroded not in prescribed area

offside inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 23 May 2012 80,827 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside floor corroded not in prescribed area

offside front wheel arch corroded not in prescribed area

offside inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,654 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front floor/inner sills corroded not in 30

rear brake application boarderline pass

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion n/s and o/s/f near rad

n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded not in 30

o/s/f wheel arch corroded not in 30

oil leak rear diff

Fail 21 Jul 2010 80,539 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion n/s and o/s/f near rad

n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded not in 30

o/s/f wheel arch corroded not in 30

oil leak rear diff

Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,356 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 80,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,019 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,544 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 79,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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TWK 280R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWK 280R, 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 TWK 280R registered?

TWK 280R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 June 1977.

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