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VLL 729M

1974 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,819 mi
Last recorded17,819 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag Auto63,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLL 729M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 17,819 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 14,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crossover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 14,964 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crossover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 14,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material towards offside front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm bush support plate bolt loose

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 13,880 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

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

Rear transmission oil leak

auto gearbox slight leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 13,879 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

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

Rear transmission oil leak

auto gearbox slight leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 13,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,509 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,511 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 11,384 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both ball joint rubber split

steering colum hitting manifold

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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VLL 729M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLL 729M, 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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What year was VLL 729M registered?

VLL 729M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 18 June 1974.

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