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VTW 429S

1977 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,454 mi
Last recorded78,454 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTW 429S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 77,407 miles

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

Front headlampaim dim both lamps

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 77,407 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 48kg of bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front headlamp aim dim

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated soft (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 77,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 48kg of bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front headlamp aim dim

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated soft (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,141 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,866 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake and hand brake low performance. (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

water leaking from engine

Pass 24 Oct 2015 76,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,325 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,723 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 75,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 74,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 73,963 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,277 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 72,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen badly damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2007 72,111 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 16 Sep 2006 71,763 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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VTW 429S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTW 429S, 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 VTW 429S registered?

VTW 429S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 September 1977.

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