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BEX 111J

1971 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEX 111J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 79,896 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 79,266 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive P.A.S. damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,134 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,134 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 79,112 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

heavy coating of underseal applied to vehicle underside

os(inner) sill has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,067 miles

Heavy coatimg of underseal applied to vehicle underside

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 79,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

underseal applied not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,030 miles

headlamp main beam indicator not working.

ignition switch is faulty, barrel does not stay in making operation difficult.

n/s park brake cable runs very close to exhaust.

o/s sill to floor corroded and holed, but outside of prescribed area.

oil leak from gearbox.

wipers do not self park.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 79,024 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamp main beam indicator not working.

ignition switch is faulty, barrel does not stay in making operation difficult.

n/s park brake cable runs very close to exhaust.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

o/s sill to floor corroded and holed, but outside of prescribed area.

oil leak from gearbox.

wipers do not self park.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,999 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside inner sill corroded, Outside prescribed area

Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,985 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,890 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 78,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 78,836 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 May 2006 78,798 miles

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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BEX 111J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BEX 111J, 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 BEX 111J registered?

BEX 111J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 29 January 1971.

Is BEX 111J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEX 111J shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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