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EFD 888K

1971 Triumph Stag

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,384 mi
Last recorded72,384 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFD 888K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,384 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 72,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts on exhaust (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,364 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,326 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 72,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,932 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 71,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,837 miles

slight movement steering column slight power steering leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 71,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement steering column slight power steering leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,835 miles

steering column bearing slighty worn

Fail 26 Nov 2008 71,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering column bearing slighty worn

Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

steering rack mounting rubbers slighty worn and cracked //outer cills covered with chrome plates

Pass 22 Dec 2006 71,733 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 71,733 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 71,655 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 71,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EFD 888K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 EFD 888K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EFD 888K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 November 1971.

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