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VLX 522M

1974 Triumph Stag Auto

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,797 mi
Last recorded34,797 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag Auto63,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLX 522M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,797 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 34,755 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 34,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,730 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,726 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 34,530 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 34,292 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,272 miles

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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VLX 522M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VLX 522M, 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 VLX 522M registered?

VLX 522M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 18 March 1974.

Is VLX 522M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLX 522M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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