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HYP 686K

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,900 mi
Last recorded75,900 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYP 686K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 75,900 miles

Oil leak ()

general vehicle condition corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 75,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak ()

general vehicle condition corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 75,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak ()

general vehicle condition corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 75,470 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 May 2016 75,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,083 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,993 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,625 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 74,625 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,083 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,619 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 73,619 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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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HYP 686K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HYP 686K, 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 HYP 686K registered?

HYP 686K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 26 November 1971.

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