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ACD 979K

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,368 mi
Last recorded84,368 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 979K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,368 miles

Offside Rear brake just passed

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,314 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 84,314 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 84,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

water leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 84,310 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,765 miles

front suspension rubbers starting to perish

slight oil leak on rear axle

Pass 15 Sep 2012 83,181 miles

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

N/S Rear tyre has sidewall cracks

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 83,158 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 83,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

bushes on most suspension component poor & split but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,123 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 83,123 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 83,082 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 83,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

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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ACD 979K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 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 ACD 979K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACD 979K registered?

ACD 979K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 May 1972.

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