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UKE 491R

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,574 mi
Last recorded72,574 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKE 491R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 72,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 71,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 70,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 70,123 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 5 May 2016 69,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 67,287 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,431 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,552 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,501 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,527 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,782 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 59,782 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,984 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,978 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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UKE 491R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UKE 491R, 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 UKE 491R registered?

UKE 491R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 17 January 1977.

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