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HBU 746K

1972 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,357 mi
Last recorded65,357 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBU 746K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central + Rear brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody of vehicle undersealed.

Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,332 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody of vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,326 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 65,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 65,167 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 65,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 65,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 65,136 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 65,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 65,069 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 64,974 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 64,894 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 64,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,314 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 63,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 63,746 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 63,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,462 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 63,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,215 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 63,215 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 63,076 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,880 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 62,879 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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HBU 746K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HBU 746K, 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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What year was HBU 746K registered?

HBU 746K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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