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CAU 726K

1972 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,372 mi
Last recorded15,372 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 726K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 15,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 14,336 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 13,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 13,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,171 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight run out on rear brake drums

Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 4,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside foot and handbrake did not lock up on test

Unable to test standard of welding repairs due to underseal

Pass 22 May 2010 19 miles

front brakes out of balance=40kg=20%.

front under radiator/inner valance starting to corrode.

o/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force.

Pass 27 May 2009 94,479 miles

o/s/f brake has very slight bind.

o/s/r brake slightly distorted.

Fail 27 May 2009 94,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/f brake has very slight bind.

o/s/r brake slightly distorted.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 88,261 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 88,233 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 85,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres make contact with the suspension arms on full lock

n/s/r brake ferrule slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks on the inner wall

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 85,795 miles

both front tyres make contact with the suspension arms on full lock

n/s/r brake ferrule slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks on the inner wall

oil leak

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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CAU 726K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CAU 726K, 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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What year was CAU 726K registered?

CAU 726K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 23 June 1972.

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