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ERL 87K

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,859 mi
Last recorded26,859 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 87K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 26,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,571 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 25,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 29 May 2013 23,387 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,405 miles

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,388 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,578 miles

corrision to nearside rear floor pan

slight corrision to nearside front chassis rail

slight corrision to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 2 May 2009 19,471 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,737 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of nearside rear brake hose .

Fail 26 Apr 2008 18,729 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of nearside rear brake hose .

Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,995 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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ERL 87K is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERL 87K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ERL 87K registered?

ERL 87K is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 12 July 1972.

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