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LUC 126D

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,846 mi
Last recorded78,846 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUC 126D
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 78,846 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres cracking On Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres cracking On Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,847 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 75,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 75,654 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2017 74,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 74,261 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,981 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2008 73,646 miles

BOOT FLOOR HOLED

FRONT REAR WISHBONE BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY NOTCHY IN OPERATION

Fail 7 Jul 2008 73,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion around boot underneith car

major oil leak from engine

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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LUC 126D is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUC 126D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LUC 126D?

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What year was LUC 126D registered?

LUC 126D is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 28 May 1971.

Is LUC 126D safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUC 126D shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUC 126D have outstanding finance?

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