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MLE 525L

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,080 mi
Last recorded70,080 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLE 525L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front pipes to centre silencer joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,098 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 70,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,025 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,012 miles

Battery insecure

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2010 70,012 miles

Battery insecure

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2009 69,980 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

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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MLE 525L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLE 525L, 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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What year was MLE 525L registered?

MLE 525L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 4 August 1972.

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