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DAC 769J

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,022 mi
Last recorded47,022 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAC 769J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 47,022 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,834 miles

main beam light inop

petrol cap seal splitting

Fail 1 Jun 2013 46,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE LIGHT WORKS DIMLY WITH SIDE LIGHTS OFF BUT NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS GLOW DIM ?

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

main beam light inop

petrol cap seal splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front seat slightly insecure

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust leak at both front manifolds

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2012 46,217 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front seat slightly insecure

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust leak at both front manifolds

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 8 May 2010 46,044 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,267 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 769J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 769J, 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 55 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 769J registered?

DAC 769J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 April 1971.

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