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DCA 548L

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

26,067 mi
Last recorded26,067 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCA 548L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,067 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Jun 2017 26,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 25,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,891 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil leak

offside rear wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

slight wear in nearside front lower balljoint

Fail 17 Jun 2015 25,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil leak

offside rear wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

slight wear in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,805 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear driveshaft spline joint gaiter split

Fail 19 Jun 2014 25,805 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear driveshaft spline joint gaiter split

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,591 miles

Both front brakes have slight drag

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

Offside rear braka fluctuating

Offside rear drive shaft sliding spline gaiter split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 25,591 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brakes have slight drag

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

Offside rear braka fluctuating

Offside rear drive shaft sliding spline gaiter split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,561 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

both steering rack gaiters slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside inner rack ends have slight wear

offside front wiper rubber unclipped but clearing screen

offside high beam aim appears low

offside rear brake effort fluctuating slightly

rear chassis slightly rusted

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but adequately supported

Fail 22 Jun 2012 25,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

both steering rack gaiters slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside inner rack ends have slight wear

offside front wiper rubber unclipped but clearing screen

offside rear brake effort fluctuating slightly

rear chassis slightly rusted

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but adequately supported

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,323 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 25,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,958 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,860 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,668 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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DCA 548L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DCA 548L, 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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DCA 548L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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