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VUY 47R

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

5,970 mi
Last recorded5,970 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUY 47R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 5,970 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 5,776 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 3,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 1,401 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 99,751 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,117 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 90,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,377 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,594 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,797 miles

Corrosion starting to offside and nearside front cross member mountings.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,859 miles

Slight play in offside inner track rod

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,335 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 57,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight power steering leak around pinion

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,062 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 53,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,749 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,946 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,929 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 35,928 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,848 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,972 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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VUY 47R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VUY 47R, 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 VUY 47R registered?

VUY 47R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is VUY 47R safe to buy?

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