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KBJ 42J

1971 Triumph Stag

Maroon Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,885 mi
Last recorded35,885 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBJ 42J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 35,885 miles

Offside high beam inop

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive prop oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,359 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,983 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 31,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,409 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,872 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 25,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

nearside wiper blade split at end

Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,482 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 21,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,872 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,510 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 15,414 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 13,566 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

slihgt play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 12 May 2009 13,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

slihgt play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,473 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play in offside & nearside steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 8,586 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 8,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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KBJ 42J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Maroon with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KBJ 42J, 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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KBJ 42J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 November 1971.

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