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HEH 485J

1971 Triumph Stag

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,236 mi
Last recorded37,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEH 485J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,887 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 36,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,490 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 33,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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HEH 485J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HEH 485J, 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 HEH 485J registered?

HEH 485J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is HEH 485J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEH 485J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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