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KBC 39K

1971 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,252 mi
Last recorded84,252 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBC 39K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 84,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,211 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,210 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 84,208 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & baffles loose (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear floor repaired on inside

engine leaking water

underbody of vehicle as had lots of welding & is sealed making difficult to inspect

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,164 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 84,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 84,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 84,061 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 84,057 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 83,568 miles

offside front outrigger holed but not within prescribed area. front vallence corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 83,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front outrigger holed but not within prescribed area. front vallence corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,117 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 83,000 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 82,996 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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KBC 39K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KBC 39K, 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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KBC 39K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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