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FUT 550L

1972 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,474 mi
Last recorded23,474 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUT 550L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 23,474 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 23,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 23,256 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down-pipe connection blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 22,684 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 21,646 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 21,646 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,715 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,003 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,385 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 17,260 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 16,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,874 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 15,874 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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FUT 550L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 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 FUT 550L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FUT 550L?

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What year was FUT 550L registered?

FUT 550L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is FUT 550L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUT 550L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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