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FPH 550J

1971 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,718 mi
Last recorded97,718 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPH 550J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 97,718 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame (front) mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame (front) mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,603 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,522 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,975 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,394 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in o/s/front steering arm inner bush

Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,697 miles

play in offside rack end

play in top column

Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,609 miles

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

play in rack

Fail 8 Sep 2008 88,609 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 88,291 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,252 miles

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

light play in offside front suspension

Pass 27 May 2005 86,224 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 86,223 miles

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)

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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FPH 550J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FPH 550J, 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 FPH 550J registered?

FPH 550J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 21 April 1971.

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