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BLJ 499K

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,478 mi
Last recorded90,478 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 499K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,478 miles

play detected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

general under side getting corroded

slight play in steering rack assembly and steering column bottom bush

Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,809 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 84,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack and pinion (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber insecure both rear (2.7.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,727 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front seats worn/play

brake pedal travelling

rear indicators and brake lights poor

under floor/chassis areas rusting

wipers poor

Fail 14 Apr 2015 81,727 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front seats worn/play

brake pedal travelling

rear indicators and brake lights poor

under floor/chassis areas rusting

wipers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,685 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust mountings poor

nearside front tyre worn

rear arches rusting

under floor areas rusting

Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,847 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers seat worn/play

exhaust mountings poor

nearside rear arch rusting

nearside rear inner tyre worn

water leak

wipers poor

Fail 5 Apr 2013 76,847 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers seat worn/play

exhaust mountings poor

nearside rear arch rusting

nearside rear inner tyre worn

water leak

wipers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,081 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust mountings poor

nearside front inner tyre worn

nearside lower sill and rear arch rusting

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,955 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front seats worn/play

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,175 miles

both front seats worn/play

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,589 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front seats worn/play

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,001 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal travelling

driver seat worn/play

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,425 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

foot brake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2006 59,322 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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BLJ 499K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BLJ 499K, 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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BLJ 499K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 August 1971.

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