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VDV 298J

1971 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,939 mi
Last recorded25,939 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 298J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,939 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 25,936 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 86,352 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both track rod end rubber boots split

offside steering rack slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2005 85,364 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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VDV 298J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 VDV 298J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VDV 298J registered?

VDV 298J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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