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FMT 4J

1970 Triumph Stag

Maroon Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,799 mi
Last recorded84,799 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1970 Triumph Stag57,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMT 4J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,799 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,517 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 84,514 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FMT 4J is a 1970 Triumph Stag in Maroon with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMT 4J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMT 4J registered?

FMT 4J is a 1970 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is FMT 4J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMT 4J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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