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BLJ 512K

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,474 mi
Last recorded3,474 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 512K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 3,474 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 3,474 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 3,472 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 3,222 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 3,078 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 3,078 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 2,976 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 2,976 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 2,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 2,615 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 2,615 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 2,245 miles

brakes lazy vehicle been standing

slight wear to front suspension bushes

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 512K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BLJ 512K, 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.

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BLJ 512K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 May 1972.

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