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VLC 869M

1974 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,869 mi
Last recorded48,869 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag Auto63,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLC 869M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,869 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 48,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 48,542 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 48,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,555 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,136 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,070 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,980 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,950 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 43,770 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,770 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 43,109 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 43,109 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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VLC 869M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 63,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLC 869M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VLC 869M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 July 1974.

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