MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Rear driveshaft boot deteriorated
general corrosion to under-body
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
general age related corrosion
previous welding repairs
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
general under vehicle corrosion
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
general under vehicle corrosion
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
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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