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VAY 424S

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,866 mi
Last recorded28,866 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAY 424S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 28,866 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 28,513 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,849 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 27,796 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,769 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 27,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 27,760 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,562 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

headlights slightly dim

Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,285 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 27,285 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 May 2012 27,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 27,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,048 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 27,047 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,047 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 27,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,047 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,047 miles

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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VAY 424S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAY 424S, 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 VAY 424S registered?

VAY 424S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 13 October 1977.

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