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GUB 878K

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

3,638 mi
Last recorded3,638 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUB 878K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 3,638 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 3,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 3,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 2,817 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 2,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 2,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 1,689 miles

front tyres perished

o/s rear brake starting to bind

slight play at steering wheel top mount/bush

Fail 26 May 2016 1,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished

o/s rear brake starting to bind

slight play at steering wheel top mount/bush

Pass 12 Mar 2015 985 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all wheel bearings have slight play (normal for this type of bearing)

boot floor slightly corroded

front tyres are slightly deteriorated

nearside rear exhaust clamp is not fitted correctly

Pass 4 Apr 2014 977 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 677 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 633 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 433 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 400 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 335 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 329 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2006 301 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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GUB 878K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GUB 878K, 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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GUB 878K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 April 1972.

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