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GGX 518J

1971 Triumph Stag

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,557 mi
Last recorded74,557 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGX 518J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 74,355 miles

Slight binding at o/s/r brake

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,355 miles

Slight binding at o/s/r brake

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,964 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 73,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

main beam not work on pass

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,633 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 27,718 miles

Holed n/s/inner sill (outside pescribed area)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Top steering column bush has slight movement (behind steering wheel)

Fail 10 May 2008 27,709 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Holed n/s/inner sill (outside pescribed area)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Top steering column bush has slight movement (behind steering wheel)

Pass 1 May 2007 22,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,897 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 20,897 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Upper Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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GGX 518J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GGX 518J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GGX 518J?

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What year was GGX 518J registered?

GGX 518J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 25 February 1971.

Is GGX 518J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGX 518J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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