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VFM 874K

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,934 mi
Last recorded84,934 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFM 874K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,934 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 84,932 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,841 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 84,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,784 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 84,782 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,710 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 84,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,671 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 84,611 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 84,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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VFM 874K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 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 VFM 874K, 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 54 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 VFM 874K registered?

VFM 874K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is VFM 874K safe to buy?

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