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796 BXU

1971 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,001 mi
Last recorded38,001 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration796 BXU
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,232 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 36,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front wheel bearings noisy when spun

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both drive shaft central gaitors deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,855 miles

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

OSF TYRE PERISHED, OSF WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 33,844 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

NSR SUSPENSION ARM HAS CORROSION AROUND MOUNT BUT NOT WHOLED

OSF/NSR TYRES PERISHED OSF WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 33,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front discs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2011 33,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front discs corroded

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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796 BXU is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 796 BXU, 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 796 BXU registered?

796 BXU is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 17 December 1971.

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