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HMU 918K

1971 Triumph Stag

Maroon Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,795 mi
Last recorded91,795 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMU 918K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 91,795 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 91,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 87,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 86,532 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 86,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 85,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 83,544 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 79,145 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,957 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,903 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,032 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,740 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 67,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 67,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 66,105 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,006 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 65,987 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 64,689 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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HMU 918K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Maroon with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HMU 918K, 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 HMU 918K registered?

HMU 918K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 October 1971.

Is HMU 918K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMU 918K shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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