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UVG 797S

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

45,186 mi
Last recorded45,186 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVG 797S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,186 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 45,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,035 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 44,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2014 43,857 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 43,857 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,698 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,698 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 41,077 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 41,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,596 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 37,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 May 2008 30,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 29,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,707 miles

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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UVG 797S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,392 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UVG 797S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UVG 797S registered?

UVG 797S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 6 September 1977.

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