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GNV 269L

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

6,415 mi
Last recorded6,415 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNV 269L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 6,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 6,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 5,424 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 2,955 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 2,952 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 2,918 miles

Surface corrosion to remaining original brake pipes

Fail 5 Apr 2017 2,891 miles

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

Surface corrosion to remaining original brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2016 2,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 2,351 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 1,372 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing some noise

Pass 5 Jun 2013 333 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 98,092 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 94,729 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,160 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 89,595 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,171 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 82,279 miles

o/s handbrake , low effort

Pass 20 Apr 2006 81,143 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 81,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion in ns frot floor pan

engine smokey

exhaust blow from front pipes

os front tyre wearing on outter edge

os ns rear lower arm bushes perishing

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering rack

play in top of steering column

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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GNV 269L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GNV 269L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GNV 269L registered?

GNV 269L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 17 October 1972.

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