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BMS 386K

1972 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,485 mi
Last recorded87,485 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMS 386K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,485 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 87,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

differential has a misting of oil

engine has a misting of oil

gearbox has a misting of oil

Pass 19 May 2016 87,252 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,890 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 86,758 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 86,457 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 May 2013 86,457 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,218 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 25 May 2012 86,163 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 27 May 2011 85,888 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyre sidewalls perrished and cracking

front radius arm bushes worn

rear exhaust slight blow

wear in rear subframe bushes

Pass 21 May 2010 85,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight wear in front radius arm bushes

track rod end rubber boots split

Pass 11 May 2009 85,086 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 85,085 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both frack rod end rubber boots split

Pass 25 Apr 2008 84,596 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2007 84,297 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroded

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

track rod end rubber boots perrished

Pass 12 May 2006 83,619 miles

offside and nearside track rod end gaitors holed

slight corrosion on all brake pipes.

slight deterioration of rubber bushes on offside and nearside front tie bars.

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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BMS 386K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BMS 386K, 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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BMS 386K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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