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VJF 5S

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,721 mi
Last recorded65,721 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJF 5S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,933 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rear (2.5.B.2b)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2015 63,421 miles

o/s front floor corroded in a non prescribed area !

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,740 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer sill corroded but in a non prescribed area

o/s front floor and outrigger corroded in a non prescribed area

Fail 11 Apr 2014 62,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer sill corroded but in a non prescribed area

o/s front floor and outrigger corroded in a non prescribed area

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,639 miles

both front bottom ball-joint rubber boots deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2009 59,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 59,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,060 miles

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

nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,435 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 58,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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VJF 5S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJF 5S, 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 VJF 5S registered?

VJF 5S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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