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EYL 397J

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,585 mi
Last recorded76,585 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYL 397J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 76,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,618 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 75,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 74,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 73,843 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,451 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 72,436 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 71,789 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 71,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advanced play in o/s of steering rack

brake warning light on!

Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,342 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 71,340 miles

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

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

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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EYL 397J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 EYL 397J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EYL 397J registered?

EYL 397J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is EYL 397J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYL 397J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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