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GIJ 8448

1975 Triumph Stag

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,133 mi
Last recorded59,133 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIJ 8448
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,133 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 58,942 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 58,942 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gear box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 58,877 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 58,877 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in both rear & n/s/f hubs

underseal covering underside components

Fail 24 May 2016 58,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in both rear & n/s/f hubs

underseal covering underside components

Pass 26 May 2015 58,219 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

g/box exhaust mount not used

o/s front ball joint securing clip not fully in grove

o/s front inner sill excess corrosion

oil leak from diff

Fail 25 May 2015 58,219 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

g/box exhaust mount not used

o/s front ball joint securing clip not fully in grove

o/s front inner sill excess corrosion

oil leak from diff

wipers torn

Pass 8 May 2014 58,582 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate broken

Fail 6 May 2014 58,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate broken

Pass 17 May 2013 58,246 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front valance holed and corroded vehicle sits low on o/s

Fail 16 May 2013 58,244 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front valance holed and corroded vehicle sits low on o/s

Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,212 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

ecess corrosion o/s front inner cill

excess corrosion front valence

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wiring in engine bay poorly secured

Pass 29 May 2012 57,837 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 57,832 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 57,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,559 miles

play in the nearside and offside front suspension/steering

underside has been undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2009 57,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 57,246 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 57,199 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 56,512 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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GIJ 8448 is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,677 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 GIJ 8448, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GIJ 8448 is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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