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BHU 444J

1971 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,164 mi
Last recorded85,164 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHU 444J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,164 miles

both front tyre valve stems cracking

offside front out riggar heavily corroded not within a percribed area

Fail 18 Jul 2024 85,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre valve stems cracking

offside front out riggar heavily corroded not within a percribed area

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,056 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hole and corrosion n/s/f out rigger[not considered a prescribed area]

repair to o/s/f floor pan

slight ovality in rear brake drums when roller brake tested

Fail 13 Jul 2023 85,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hole and corrosion n/s/f out rigger[not considered a prescribed area]

repair to o/s/f floor pan

slight ovality in rear brake drums when roller brake tested

Pass 7 Jul 2022 84,840 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,602 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 84,587 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2018 84,357 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Reversing lamp not working

Fail 7 Aug 2018 84,357 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp not working

Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,891 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 82,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

rear diff has slight oil leak

sill trims fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 81,826 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 81,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main beam warning light inop

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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BHU 444J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BHU 444J, 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.

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What year was BHU 444J registered?

BHU 444J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 26 March 1971.

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