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EBW 1K

1972 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

2,086 mi
Last recorded2,086 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 1K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 2,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn diff mount bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at rear axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear diff flange excessive play

Pass 6 Jun 2018 1,557 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 1,557 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 1,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower shock bush deteriorated but not moving

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower shock bush deteriorated but not moving

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

Fail 4 May 2017 1,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower shock bush deteriorated but not moving

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower shock bush deteriorated but not moving

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 796 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 796 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear lower shock bush deteriorated but not moving

offside rear lower shock bushes deteriorated but not moving

Pass 13 Jul 2013 99,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,811 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 98,811 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,062 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,042 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,582 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 97,093 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 97,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 96,411 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to crack

both rear quarter panel/boot floor corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2006 96,384 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear boot floors/quarter panels corroded

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

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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EBW 1K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EBW 1K, 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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EBW 1K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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