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DWF 86L

1972 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,686 mi
Last recorded16,686 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWF 86L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 16,686 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 16,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 15,153 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering wheel has slight movement in its upper attachment

Pass 14 Oct 2021 12,849 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 11,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 8,009 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 8,009 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 5,117 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 5,117 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 4,814 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 4,014 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 3,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 2,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 1,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 1,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 1,076 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 1,068 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 89,670 miles

front crossmember screwed !!!!

Fail 17 May 2006 89,309 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 89,309 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 89,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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DWF 86L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DWF 86L, 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 DWF 86L registered?

DWF 86L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 August 1972.

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