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HNG 800L

1972 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,613 mi
Last recorded85,613 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNG 800L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,613 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis and both sills

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,598 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,361 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,227 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 83,227 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 82,866 miles

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

underside has corrosion

wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,016 miles

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

underside of car has corrosion

wheel bearings have play

wipers smearing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 82,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

underside of car has corrosion

wheel bearings have play

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,974 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEEERING RACK

Pass 1 Aug 2009 81,852 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

a post holed and 87 cm of start of top suspension point

n/s/f seat slightly lose

no rear fog light

o/s/top of sill holed and 65 cm of start suspension point

Fail 18 Jul 2009 81,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Lower Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

a post holed and 87 cm of start of top suspension point

n/s/f seat slightly lose

no rear fog light

o/s/top of sill holed and 65 cm of start suspension point

Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,768 miles

Brake pipes greased unable to inspect

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2007 81,746 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 81,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front drop links play †rear panels corroded †n/s/f steering arm play †o/s/f/ bearing noisy †o/s/f lower ball joint play

under body corroded jacking ponts

Pass 14 Apr 2006 81,074 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 81,074 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HNG 800L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HNG 800L, 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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HNG 800L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 September 1972.

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