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KYM 897K

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,668 mi
Last recorded70,668 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYM 897K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joins (7.1.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,451 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 69,405 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,726 miles

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

slight play in steering shaft

Fail 11 Aug 2015 68,702 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in steering shaft

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,246 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 68,246 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,503 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,003 miles

Rear nearside wheel binding slightly.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,350 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,325 miles

rear suspension bushe cracked.

slight play o/s and n/s/r sub-frame bushes.

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,915 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2009 64,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,565 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 64,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,770 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 63,770 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 63,641 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 63,641 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KYM 897K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 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 KYM 897K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KYM 897K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 20 January 1972.

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