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GEL 428L

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,474 mi
Last recorded83,474 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 428L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 83,474 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,474 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

some surface corrosion on floor pans and chassis rails

Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,474 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on rear chassis rails

Fail 12 Jul 2013 83,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

surface corrosion on rear chassis rails

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,474 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some corrosion on floor pans and chassis rails

Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,474 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 83,480 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 83,474 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 83,474 miles

front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play steering column top bush

surface corrosion suspension components

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Aug 2007 83,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both sill to floor areas corroded

play in top coloum bush

raer crossmember bushes perrished

surface corrosion on both rear floor pan and chassis rails

Fail 13 Jul 2007 83,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both floor to sill areas corroded

play in top coloum bush

raer shocker bushes perrished

rear crossmember bushes perrished

surface corrosion on both raer chassis rails and floor poans

Pass 11 Jul 2006 83,474 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 83,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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GEL 428L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GEL 428L, 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.

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GEL 428L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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