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GGW 470J

1971 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,306 mi
Last recorded63,306 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGW 470J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 63,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,269 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 63,269 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,121 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,990 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 62,990 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 62,493 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,473 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

excessive corrosion underside but not within perscribed area

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 62,431 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

excessive corrosion underside but not within perscribed area

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front rack gaiter perished possible oil residue

offside front inner sill/floor holed and corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,693 miles

genral under body corrosion

offside front inner sill to wheel arch excessively holed and corroded but not within perscribed area

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 61,693 miles

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

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

genral under body corrosion

offside front inner sill to wheel arch excessively holed and corroded but not within perscribed area

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,264 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 59,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in lower steering column joint.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,217 miles

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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GGW 470J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GGW 470J, 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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GGW 470J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 13 April 1971.

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