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MHX 302L

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,726 mi
Last recorded83,726 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHX 302L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 83,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,020 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight play in lower column coupling

Fail 25 Mar 2019 82,016 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure play in backrest outer bracket (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight play in lower column coupling

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,489 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 19 Apr 2018 81,485 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,296 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

all seatbelts slow to rewind

Fail 28 Mar 2017 81,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan area (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front mountings (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all seatbelts slow to rewind

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,889 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat insecure backrest pivot loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jan 2016 79,818 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGAR (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR FLOOR AT AXLE MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings MID FLOOR AT OUTRIGGAR (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 78,750 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,491 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe mtgs perished.

pos lead very close to battery clamp.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 78,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust tail pipe mtgs perished.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,102 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 78,096 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 77,647 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,535 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 77,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front indicator lenses cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall and tread perished

Pass 18 Jan 2008 77,061 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 77,053 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,654 miles

o/s/front brake slighty tight † †o/s/rear brake slighty tight

Fail 10 Feb 2006 76,637 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

offside front brake slightly tight † †slight leak on offside of steering rack

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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MHX 302L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHX 302L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MHX 302L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 18 October 1972.

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