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VOD 998S

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,670 mi
Last recorded16,670 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 998S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 16,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,635 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,412 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,875 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 11,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,023 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 11,023 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 10,652 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 10,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s centre chassis light corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2007 8,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 7,034 miles

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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VOD 998S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VOD 998S, 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 VOD 998S registered?

VOD 998S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 September 1977.

Is VOD 998S safe to buy?

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