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BFK 270L

1972 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,956 mi
Last recorded68,956 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFK 270L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 68,956 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 68,886 miles

offside rear park brake effort poor

Pass 26 May 2015 68,836 miles

slight play on steering column top bearing

slight play osf wheel bearing

slight play osr wheel bearing

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 13 May 2014 68,707 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake warning light does not work

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,633 miles

both front flexi hoses are perished.

front shocker rubber bellows are split

slight play in steering column top bush

Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,123 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,525 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 66,452 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,281 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,874 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 63,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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BFK 270L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BFK 270L, 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 BFK 270L registered?

BFK 270L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 4 September 1972.

Is BFK 270L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFK 270L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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