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GNL 8L

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,927 mi
Last recorded74,927 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNL 8L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 74,927 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak on engine, gearbox & axle ()

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

radiator support panel slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 74,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance crazed (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

lower front cross corroded

nearside front out rigger corroded

offside inner wheel arch closing panel corroded

oil leaks on engine , gearbox & rear diff

Pass 18 May 2015 74,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

lower front panel corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leaks on engine,gearbox & rear diff

Pass 27 May 2014 74,631 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside inner wheel arch slightly corroded

oil leaks on engine,gearbox & rear diff

radiator/front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 74,558 miles

Coolant leak

lower front panel slightly corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

oil leaks on engine,gearbox & axle

Pass 9 May 2012 74,443 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lower inner front panel corroded

offside inner rear wheel arch corroded

oil leaks on engine,gearbox & rear diff

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 10 May 2011 74,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower front panel corroded

offside inner rear wheel arch corroded

slight oil leaks on engine,gearbox & axle

Pass 5 May 2010 74,041 miles

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

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

front lower radiator closing panel corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leaks from engine,gearbox & rear diff

Pass 11 May 2009 73,949 miles

offside front tyre perished

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

slight oil leaks on engine and gearbox

slight play in offside rear wheel

Pass 22 May 2008 73,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside inner rear wheel arch closing panel corroded

oiol leaks on engine,gearbox & diff

Pass 3 May 2007 73,719 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 73,719 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lower inner front panel corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

slight oil leaks on engine & gearbox

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Pass 2 May 2006 73,575 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight oil leaks (various)

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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GNL 8L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 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 GNL 8L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNL 8L registered?

GNL 8L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 15 September 1972.

Is GNL 8L safe to buy?

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