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EVN 239L

1972 Triumph Stag

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

20,201 mi
Last recorded20,201 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 239L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 20,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 20,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2017 20,191 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (1.8)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front strut worn

Some exhaust smkoe

Various wiring under bonnet and dash a bit grim

Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,182 miles

Front Lower slam panel is corroded and holed

OS mirror is missing not required as First use 1971

Offside Front Upper sill at door hinge is corroded and holed

Underside has been under sealed preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2015 20,182 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at door instep (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure both (5.2.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp not working both with side lights on (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower slam panel is corroded and holed

OS mirror is missing not required as First use 1971

Offside Front Upper sill at door hinge is corroded and holed

Underside has been under sealed preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,068 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 20,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fog inop

Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,939 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 19,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,851 miles

vehicle has had a alternative engine to the original unit fitted there is also modifications to wiring and hoses in a poor manor a crossmember has also been poorley modified

Fail 10 Aug 2006 19,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

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

vehicle has had a alternative engine to the origional engine fitted and has had modifications to wiring and hoses in a poor manor also a crossmember has been poorley modified

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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EVN 239L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 EVN 239L, 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 EVN 239L registered?

EVN 239L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 6 December 1972.

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