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HNP 856J

1971 Triumph Stag

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,357 mi
Last recorded20,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 856J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 20,357 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 20,333 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MAIN BEAM LIGHT INOP AND HANDBRAKE LIGHT INOP

Pass 15 May 2019 19,442 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 19,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 18,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 18,282 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 16,851 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 16,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,675 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,365 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 16,365 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,914 miles

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

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

front wiper dont park

Fail 14 Mar 2013 15,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

front wiper dont park

Pass 6 Nov 2007 10,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,785 miles

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

Offside 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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HNP 856J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HNP 856J, 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.

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What year was HNP 856J registered?

HNP 856J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 14 January 1971.

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