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KUC 520K

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,883 mi
Last recorded81,883 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUC 520K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65mm in place, cut in tread,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

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

advise, handbrake travel

n/s handbrake performance lower than o/s

o/s and n/s headlamp main beam slightly low

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

power steering noisy in operation

water pump pulley close to radiator

Fail 15 Jul 2017 81,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65mm in place, cut in tread,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

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

advise, handbrake travel

n/s handbrake performance lower than o/s

o/s and n/s headlamp main beam slightly low

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

power steering noisy in operation

water pump pulley close to radiator

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,945 miles

handbrake quaduat touches propshaft

handbrake readings on nsr are lower than osr

waterpump pulley close to rad

Fail 4 Jun 2014 80,939 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake quaduat touches propshaft

handbrake readings on nsr are lower than osr

waterpump pulley close to rad

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 80,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,828 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 79,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,094 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,074 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,173 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 74,152 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 71,616 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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KUC 520K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KUC 520K, 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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KUC 520K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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