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FGU 796J

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,530 mi
Last recorded7,530 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGU 796J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 7,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play in steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 6,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 6,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 5,753 miles

Chassis very heavily undersealed, may have light corrosion in parts including to previous welding repairs, nothing seen excessively corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Gearbox sump plug appears wrong fitment/cross threaded and may be causing oil leak

Imperfection noted on inner wall of nearside rear tyre, no tears or bulges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear axle leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 5,118 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Leak from back axle

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Previous weldingh repairs to chassis, unable to fully inspect and assess extent of corrosion without removing carpets and internal coverings

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, including to previous welding repairs, nothing else seen excessive in any prescribed area

Fail 31 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Gearbox oil leak

Leak from back axle

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Previous welding repairs on chassis appear to be of a poor standard, coated in thick underseal, and unable to assess extent of poor welding/corrosion

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, including to previous welding repairs, nothing else seen excessive in any prescribed area

Pass 5 Jun 2013 4,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Fail 23 May 2013 4,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2012 3,849 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 3,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 3,576 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2011 3,576 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 3,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 3,185 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 3,139 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack slight stifness.

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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FGU 796J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FGU 796J, 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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FGU 796J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 January 1971.

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