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AVC 286L

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,607 mi
Last recorded88,607 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVC 286L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 88,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,896 miles

Nearside Rear driveshaft boot deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,731 miles

general corrosion to under-body

Fail 8 Aug 2017 59,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel various holes (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor /cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel has various wholes (6.1.B.2)

general under-body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,630 miles

general age related corrosion

previous welding repairs

Fail 10 Jun 2016 59,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general age related corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,323 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,104 miles

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

general under vehicle corrosion

slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

various welding repairs made to under vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2013 93,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

general under vehicle corrosion

slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

various welding repairs made to under vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2012 92,432 miles

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

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

general under vehicle corrosion

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

various welding repairs made to under vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,432 miles

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

general under vehicle corrosion

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

various welding repairs made to under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,487 miles

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 23 May 2011 91,487 miles

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 17 May 2011 91,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 May 2010 90,870 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 90,870 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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AVC 286L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AVC 286L, 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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AVC 286L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 November 1972.

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