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VKM 249S

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,060 mi
Last recorded97,060 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKM 249S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 97,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 95,007 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 95,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,768 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 94,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,203 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 93,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 92,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,229 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 89,916 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 88,538 miles

Slight play at steering wheel

Slight play in top steerimg U J

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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VKM 249S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKM 249S, 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 VKM 249S registered?

VKM 249S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 October 1977.

Is VKM 249S safe to buy?

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