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DAC 579J

1970 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,554 mi
Last recorded33,554 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1970 Triumph Stag57,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 579J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,554 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

NS centre exhaust bracket broken

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

co% very rich

underseal blistering

Fail 5 Aug 2013 33,542 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

co% very rich

underseal blistering

Pass 5 May 2012 33,092 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,975 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 32,952 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 32,915 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front crossmember rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,676 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 32,651 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

advise slight play in both front wheels

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,991 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 May 2006 31,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 May 2006 31,750 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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DAC 579J is a 1970 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 57,238 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 DAC 579J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAC 579J registered?

DAC 579J is a 1970 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 December 1970.

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