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DKE 712K

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,535 mi
Last recorded98,535 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKE 712K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 98,535 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 98,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 97,337 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively SLIGHT MOVEMENT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S AND O/S SLIGHT PLAY ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 94,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 94,704 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 93,084 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner tie rods slight play both N/s and O/s

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,770 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,278 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,920 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 81,918 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,244 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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DKE 712K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DKE 712K, 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 DKE 712K registered?

DKE 712K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 6 April 1972.

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