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HVA 170K

1971 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,579 mi
Last recorded3,579 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVA 170K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 3,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 3,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 2,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to lower ball joint (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel close to shock absorber

Offside Front wheel close to shock absorber

Offside Rear drive shaft uj bolts require checking

Fail 5 Apr 2022 2,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose very close to wheel on lock

Pass 15 Apr 2021 1,085 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 1,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32 miles

both front brake flexible brake hoses very close to wheels on full lock

drag on off side front wheel

near side washer jet weak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 99,888 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,600 miles

rear prop shaft runs near rear exhaust silencers

Fail 10 Jun 2014 99,600 miles

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

rear prop shaft runs near rear exhaust silencers

Fail 30 May 2014 99,593 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 99,423 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 99,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

steering rack damp n/s

Pass 13 Jul 2011 99,423 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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HVA 170K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HVA 170K, 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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HVA 170K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 December 1971.

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