MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear damp around wheel cylinder
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal perishing.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside wiper blade smearing scrren
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak diff ()
Oil leak engine ()
fuel cap seal cracking
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak engine and transmission ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)
oil leak on engine
oil leak on gearbox
play in steering rack arms
steering slightly stiff
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear exhaust rubber missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear exhaust rubber missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front wipers worn
slight corrosion to rear valance & boot floor
slight oil leaks on engine gearbox & rear diff
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front wipers worn
slight corrosion to rear valance & boot floor
slight oil leaks on engine gearbox & rear diff
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
oil leak rear diff
Oil leak
slight play offside rack end
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?
Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GMP 898J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc 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 GMP 898J, 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 GMP 898J registered?
GMP 898J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is GMP 898J safe to buy?
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