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GMP 898J

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,619 mi
Last recorded97,619 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMP 898J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,619 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2019 97,430 miles

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.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,052 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 96,946 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine and transmission ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,868 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 96,636 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2014 95,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 95,671 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 94,854 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 8 May 2013 94,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 93,977 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 93,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,874 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,849 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 91,131 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007

slight play offside rack end

Pass 19 Dec 2006 88,875 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 88,875 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 86,658 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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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.

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