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HBY 85J

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,703 mi
Last recorded15,703 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBY 85J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,703 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Rack joint wet (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,334 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small hole on offside side seal but not affecting its strength.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,013 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 15,008 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Off side front outer sill corroded but not detromental to vehicle structure at present.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 14,952 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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HBY 85J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 HBY 85J, 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 55 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 HBY 85J registered?

HBY 85J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 February 1971.

Is HBY 85J safe to buy?

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