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GOU 274K

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

1,795 mi
Last recorded1,795 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOU 274K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 1,795 miles

repairs to o/s/f out rigger

vehicle under sealed restricting inspection

Fail 1 May 2024 1,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake could be more efficient

long hand brake travel

o/s/f out rigger holed and corroded[not considered a prescribed area]

vehicle under sealed restricting inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2017 1,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 527 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 99,770 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front chassis & offside front out rigger getting rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 99,677 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 99,115 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 May 2012 98,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 98,039 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,627 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 95,562 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 94,371 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 93,161 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 91,232 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 91,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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GOU 274K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GOU 274K, 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.

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GOU 274K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 June 1972.

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