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URF 679S

1977 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

73,163 mi
Last recorded73,163 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURF 679S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,163 miles

Exhaust mtg rubber split(though exhaust satisfactorily supported).Corrosion of left front outer sill(not proscribed area)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front floor and sill holed and corroded, outside prescribed areas.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,827 miles

Corrosion at front of left sill

Minor exhaust blows at joints near rear silencers

Fail 26 Jul 2012 72,799 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Corrosion at front of left sill

Minor exhaust blows at joints near rear silencers

Pass 30 Jul 2011 72,207 miles

Corrosion of left front floor(not structural)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 72,204 miles

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

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

Corrosion of left front floor(not structural)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 71,569 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 71,562 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,304 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 69,304 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,583 miles

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

hole in nearside outer front sill not in a prescribed area

Fail 14 Jul 2008 67,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,436 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 65,436 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2005 60,137 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 60,129 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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URF 679S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 URF 679S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was URF 679S registered?

URF 679S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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