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ERL 447K

1972 Triumph Stag

Gold Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,162 mi
Last recorded97,162 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 447K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,162 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 97,154 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2013 97,114 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 97,104 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 97,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 96,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 96,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 96,831 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 96,809 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 96,771 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 96,763 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 96,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 96,303 miles

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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ERL 447K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Gold with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ERL 447K, 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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ERL 447K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 9 May 1972.

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