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VRC 455S

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,906 mi
Last recorded6,906 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRC 455S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 6,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 6,546 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 62,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 5,721 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 5,458 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,414 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,414 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 5,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s & n/s front wheel bearings slight play

o/s & n/s steering rack slight play

Pass 28 May 2011 5,027 miles

power stearing pipes damp on rack reqs attention

Pass 8 May 2010 4,836 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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VRC 455S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VRC 455S, 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 VRC 455S registered?

VRC 455S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is VRC 455S safe to buy?

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