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BCJ 289L

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,593 mi
Last recorded18,593 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCJ 289L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 18,593 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 18,111 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 10,644 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 5,751 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,545 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,971 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,990 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 91,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE/ SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING/ SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING/ SMALL HOLE IN OFFSIDE CENTER UNDER SILL TO FLOOR AREA/

Fail 18 Aug 2008 90,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,577 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 89,636 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slight and footbrake low effort

oil leak

rear floors,rear inner arches,rear inner sills and underside of vehicle in a rusty condition

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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BCJ 289L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BCJ 289L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCJ 289L registered?

BCJ 289L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 6 December 1972.

Is BCJ 289L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCJ 289L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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