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HOT 352L

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

23,419 mi
Last recorded23,419 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOT 352L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 23,419 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 23,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,605 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front panel both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 22,060 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,605 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract but mechanism not defective

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear indicator slow and only works when engine running

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 21,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Up to 44% imbalance measured, problem with offside rear (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded above and to offside of nose of diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Drivers seat belt slow to retract but mechanism not defective

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear indicator slow and only works when engine running

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,132 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,483 miles

Battery cable insedure - may melt against offside exhaust manifold

Drivers wiper arm mechansism worn, wiper working at time of test

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 20,481 miles

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

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

Battery cable insecure and may melt/short out live on offside exhaust manifold

Handbrake needs strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Movement in both front radius arms (where connect to chassis) noted with yellow bushes fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiper blade pivot on the point of falling out, wiper attached and working at time of test

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Battery cable insecure and may melt/short out live on offside exhaust manifold

Movement in both front radius arms (where connect to chassis) noted with yellow bushes fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiper blade pivot on the point of falling out, wiper attached and working at time of test

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,316 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 24 Apr 2012 19,232 miles

rear light lenses fading

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 19,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r hand brake cable rubbing on exhaust

rear lights starting to fade

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,071 miles

signs of previous repairs on chassis and floor pans

slight engine oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

very minor marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,783 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise corrosion on both front inner wheel arches

Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,655 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 81,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front floor to bulkhead corroded

steering rack noisey oparation

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,108 miles

Seat belts slight fluffing. Flexi brake hoses startiing to perish. Offside rfear wheel bearing slight play. Corrosion to under side of vehicle.Welding repairs. Offside front tyre worn on inn er edge

Fail 19 Mar 2007 81,102 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

extensive welding repairs to outer floor edges

genral condition of rear chassis legs and floor is corroding

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

offside outer floor corroded near chassis

slight uneven braking from rear

Pass 1 Dec 2005 80,936 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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HOT 352L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HOT 352L, 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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HOT 352L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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