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WWS 780K

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

51,404 mi
Last recorded51,404 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWS 780K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 51,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 50,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 50,051 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 50,051 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear tail pipes join (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering column has excessive sideways movement

Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,758 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 49,094 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 49,094 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt x2 (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt x3 (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,725 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 48,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 48,633 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 48,633 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,526 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,121 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 48,121 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 47,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,920 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,157 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,912 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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WWS 780K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WWS 780K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WWS 780K registered?

WWS 780K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 November 1971.

Is WWS 780K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWS 780K shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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