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VDV 479J

1971 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,180 mi
Last recorded29,180 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 479J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,180 miles

hole in driver floor not in a perscribed area

o/s track rod end boot split

this vehicle is showing bad surface corrosion on suspension ,under body,fuel pipes, brake pipes, steering components and brake components

Fail 14 Jun 2010 29,180 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hole in driver floor not in a perscribed area

o/s track rod end boot split

this vehicle is showing bad surface corrosion on suspension ,under body,fuel pipes, brake pipes, steering components and brake components

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,110 miles

see VT32 issued 23/11/2006 @ 12:33

Fail 23 Nov 2006 29,110 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

nearside rear lower quarter corroded not within a prescribed area

offside front chassis badly corroded but not excessive at the time of test

offside front floor corroded just outside of prescribed area

offside front track rod end dust boot split

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in front wheel bearings

steering rack boots starting to perish

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2005 29,089 miles

see VT32 273410075283 27/09/2005 10:52

Fail 27 Sep 2005 29,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

exsessive corrosion on nearside rear lower quarter and around offside front floor but not within prescribed area

front brake hose ends starting to corrode

offside front inner wing starting to corrode

steering joint dust cover split/missing

this vehicle is in a state of corrosion but not exsessive at time of test

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 479J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 479J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VDV 479J?

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What year was VDV 479J registered?

VDV 479J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 15 January 1971.

Is VDV 479J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDV 479J shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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