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LPK 696K

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,626 mi
Last recorded56,626 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPK 696K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 56,626 miles

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

front n/s chassis rail starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2025 56,042 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 56,042 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 55,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,327 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,901 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff misty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,414 miles

floor/chassis n/s/f corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,303 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 53,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front slightly binding

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,399 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm has play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 51,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm has play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,787 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,882 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 49,874 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 49,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

slight movement off front side tie rod

Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,560 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,538 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 49,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rack bushslight play

Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,445 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 49,445 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LPK 696K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LPK 696K, 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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What year was LPK 696K registered?

LPK 696K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 July 1972.

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