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FTE 143J

1971 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,645 mi
Last recorded35,645 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTE 143J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 35,645 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 35,609 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Hole in rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Centre and front outriggers corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 34,164 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 34,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 32,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,496 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 31,496 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 28,818 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 28,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 27,761 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 27,519 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable slight play in column (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 27,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering column deformed but serviceable slight play in column (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column deformed but serviceable slight play in column (2.1.3 (c) (i))

oil leaks engine and transmission

Pass 7 Feb 2018 24,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 23,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 23,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Various oil leaks.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,301 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 17,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 1 Feb 2012 16,984 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 14,826 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 13,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,788 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 10,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,871 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 9,871 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 9,836 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jan 2007 5,938 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 5,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FTE 143J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FTE 143J, 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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FTE 143J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 February 1971.

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