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HJJ 788K

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,539 mi
Last recorded91,539 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJJ 788K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear centre drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear centre drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear mounting loose (system secure)

Offside Rear park brake slightly binding

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play boarderline pass (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak multiple ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

exhaust front centre mounting bolts missing (system secure)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 91,539 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working x2 possible loose connection (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear centre drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear centre drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear mounting loose (system secure)

Offside Rear park brake slightly binding

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play boarderline pass (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak multiple ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

exhaust front centre mounting bolts missing (system secure)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,498 miles

Nearside Front Floor has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Floor has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,322 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 91,065 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 91,037 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to both front floors not in prescribed areas

n/s number plate lamp worked once tapped

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2010 90,641 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 88,486 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO DETERIATE ON WALLS

Fail 20 Jun 2006 88,481 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON INNER WALLS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 88,067 miles

offside front floorholed/corroded

play in steering

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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HJJ 788K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJJ 788K, 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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HJJ 788K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 June 1972.

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