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CDE 538K

1972 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,667 mi
Last recorded79,667 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDE 538K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,667 miles

diff oil leak

ns rear driveshaft inner joint badly worn

Fail 8 Jul 2014 79,666 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

diff oil leak

power steering drive belt loose

ns rear driveshaft inner joint badly worn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r seat sticking

o/s/r top shock mount corroded

passengers seat stuck in reclined postion

rear diff leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2012 79,111 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,111 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,948 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,560 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 78,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,840 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS SHOWING SIGNS OF OVALITY

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 77,838 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS SHOWING SIGNS OF OVALITY

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,486 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 77,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 76,364 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 76,363 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 75,862 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 75,862 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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CDE 538K 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 56.3%.

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 CDE 538K, 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 CDE 538K registered?

CDE 538K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 May 1972.

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