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JMA 962K

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,741 mi
Last recorded40,741 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 962K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 40,741 miles

slight play to steering wheel column.

Fail 22 Apr 2026 40,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside repeat not working.

slight play to steering wheel column.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 40,315 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 40,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,547 miles

steering colum adjuster slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2022 39,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

steering colum adjuster slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2021 39,003 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,930 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

minor exhaust leaks from joints

Fail 20 Mar 2020 38,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leaks around all joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,411 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2013 38,396 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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JMA 962K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JMA 962K, 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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JMA 962K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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