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ESL 521J

1970 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 3532cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,968 mi
Last recorded85,968 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Stag57,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 521J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,532cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,968 miles

Chassis undersealed

Near side rear drive shaft seal leaking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,913 miles

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

Chassis undersealed

Near side rear drive shaft seal leaking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 85,716 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,068 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both outer sills tacked along the bottom and both rear quarter pannels tacked along top off sills

prop shaft welded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,847 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both outer sills tacked along the bottom edge

both rear quarter pannels tacked along outer sill

corrosion starting to effect offside rear quarter pannel

prop shaft has been welded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,806 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both dip beams becoming dull

both outer sills tacked along the bottom edge

both rear quarter pannels tacked along outer sill

corrosion starting to effect offside rear quarter pannel

handbrake cable resting on propshaft in the off position

offside front floor pan holed and corroded

offside head lamp sealed beam unit nearside head lamp halogen unit

prop shaft has been welded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,404 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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ESL 521J is a 1970 Triumph Stag in Red with a 3,532cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 57,238 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 ESL 521J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ESL 521J registered?

ESL 521J is a 1970 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 November 1970.

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