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VFV 784V

1979 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,022 mi
Last recorded27,022 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Stag39,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFV 784V
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 27,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,374 miles

both front inner wings corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,452 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 25,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,022 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 24,802 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front panel holed(not within prescribed area).

n/s/r floor holed (not within prescribed area).

Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,587 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 19,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

steering column bottom bush slight wear

Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,790 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 13,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

steering rack leaking

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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VFV 784V is a 1979 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 39,638 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 VFV 784V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VFV 784V registered?

VFV 784V is a 1979 Triumph Stag, first registered on 4 September 1979.

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