CarVerify

Free Car Check

BEX 143J

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,754 mi
Last recorded23,754 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEX 143J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 23,754 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 20,863 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 15,696 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 11,094 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 8,598 miles

steering column coupling slight play top joint

Pass 1 Mar 2016 4,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 2,538 miles

front suspension arm inner bushes for fitment\rear shockabsorber lower bushes slightly perished

slight play detected in steering system steering rack fitted\wiper blades for clearance of windscreen\ns headlamp beam image\slight blow from ns exhaust manifold and slight blows in exhaust system

Fail 24 Feb 2015 2,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front suspension arm inner bushes for fitment\rear shockabsorber lower bushes slightly perished

slight play detected in steering system steering rack fitted\side to side play in steering column\wiper blades for clearance of windscreen\nsf headlamp beam image\slight blow from ns exhaust manifold and slight blows in exhaust system

Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 99,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 98,752 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 97,260 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,260 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 96,180 miles

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

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2010 95,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,262 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 93,598 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split

Fail 6 Feb 2007 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 91,908 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 90,764 miles

both track rod end gaiters split

front number plate cracked

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both inner rack joints

surface rust on both outter sills

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
Full Triumph Stag reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BEX 143J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BEX 143J, 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

How do I check the history of BEX 143J?

You can check the full history of BEX 143J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BEX 143J registered?

BEX 143J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is BEX 143J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEX 143J shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BEX 143J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BEX 143J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.