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EKP 897L

1972 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,823 mi
Last recorded95,823 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 897L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,658 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,404 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 94,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,052 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 93,677 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 92,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,899 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 91,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 91,622 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 91,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 91,526 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 91,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm 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)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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EKP 897L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EKP 897L, 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 EKP 897L registered?

EKP 897L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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