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GLF 203J

1971 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,425 mi
Last recorded15,425 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLF 203J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 15,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 15,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,690 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,877 miles

Indicaters faulty.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

N/S/R Light unit faulty.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Fail 26 Jul 2007 12,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both sides rear chassis rustedto excess

both sides underside sills rusted to excess

brake fluid level low

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear metal; brake pipes rusting

some play in all rear drive shaft couplings

steering rack worn to excess

Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,153 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 12,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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GLF 203J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GLF 203J, 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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What year was GLF 203J registered?

GLF 203J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 June 1971.

Is GLF 203J safe to buy?

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