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DRJ 826L

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,705 mi
Last recorded82,705 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 826L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 80,232 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,170 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,176 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 79,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 78,993 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 78,740 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 78,740 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 78,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 77,944 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,750 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in top column bush

Pass 11 May 2011 77,722 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,687 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 77,687 miles

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,803 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/rear tyre slight cracking on shoulder

Fail 13 Mar 2009 76,792 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/rear tyre slight cracking on shoulder

Pass 6 Oct 2007 75,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,326 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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DRJ 826L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DRJ 826L, 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 DRJ 826L registered?

DRJ 826L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 18 September 1972.

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