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NBH 589M

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,746 mi
Last recorded88,746 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBH 589M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 88,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to excessive perishing (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre - very perished in treads

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear corrosion rear floor pans and o/s/r outer sill

Fail 12 Sep 2016 88,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear corrosion rear floor pans and o/s/r outer sill

Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle section to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid low

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 87,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle section to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid low

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 86,455 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,285 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from joints

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,993 miles

Battery insecure.

O.S.Rear floor starting to corrode.

O.S/Front inner arch corroded.

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,993 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Battery insecure.

O.S.Rear floor starting to corrode.

O.S/Front inner arch corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 84,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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NBH 589M 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 50%.

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 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 NBH 589M, 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.

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NBH 589M is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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