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XLJ 424S

1977 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,793 mi
Last recorded27,793 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 424S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 23,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,424 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,069 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 16,069 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2008 11,985 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 5,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 92,656 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 91,882 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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XLJ 424S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 XLJ 424S, 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 XLJ 424S registered?

XLJ 424S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 25 August 1977.

Is XLJ 424S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 424S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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