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VUC 208M

1974 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,736 mi
Last recorded88,736 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag Auto63,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUC 208M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 88,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 88,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,377 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 88,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,378 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,308 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 87,290 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,267 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,519 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,521 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2010 85,515 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

heavily undersealed

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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VUC 208M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VUC 208M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VUC 208M registered?

VUC 208M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is VUC 208M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUC 208M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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