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APP 578J

1971 Triumph Stag

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,236 mi
Last recorded77,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 578J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,236 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f sill top at door corroded and holed

Fail 29 May 2023 77,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f and n/s/f sill top at door corroded and holed

Fail 2 Aug 2022 76,330 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill for seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,824 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded out with prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill/door pillar soft but not holed

Offside Front floor corroded out with prescribed area

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,652 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,323 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,297 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,273 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,238 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,177 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 67,177 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,148 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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APP 578J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APP 578J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APP 578J registered?

APP 578J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 9 March 1971.

Is APP 578J safe to buy?

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