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JPP 242K

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,229 mi
Last recorded98,229 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPP 242K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 98,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 97,908 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,135 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,469 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,691 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 94,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2006 94,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower steering column bush [in bulkhead] worn/play found

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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JPP 242K is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPP 242K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JPP 242K registered?

JPP 242K is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 23 June 1972.

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