CarVerify

Free Car Check

EKA 905K

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

5,667 mi
Last recorded5,667 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Triumph
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKA 905K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 5,667 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 5,180 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 4,447 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 4,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 3,533 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 3,094 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 2,552 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 2,146 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 1,706 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 1,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHTLY SOFT

Pass 28 Aug 2015 388 miles

Slight leak from transmission cooler

Steering rack rubber mounts soft

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,285 miles

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

front o/side track control arm bush split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,273 miles

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

reverse lamps not working

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,169 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges.

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Washers poor effort.

Wipers poor effort, worn linkage.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 70,169 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn inner edges.

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

Nearside park brake stiff to apply, little movement at backplate.

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Washers poor effort.

Wipers poor effort, worn linkage.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,168 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,165 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,861 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 69,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,404 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak at front and at rear

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,231 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,717 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 67,717 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Triumph Stag reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EKA 905K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKA 905K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKA 905K?

You can check the full history of EKA 905K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EKA 905K registered?

EKA 905K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 November 1971.

Is EKA 905K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKA 905K shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKA 905K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EKA 905K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.