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NHJ 126M

1973 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,803 mi
Last recorded8,803 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHJ 126M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 8,803 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 8,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 7,668 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 7,065 miles

Engine oil leaks.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 6,040 miles

N/S/R Wheel bearing worn.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 5,311 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,884 miles

N/S/R Wheel bearing worn.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 4,125 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 4,111 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s rear drive shaft gaiter split

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 3,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 2,679 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 2,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 1,752 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 1,092 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 501 miles

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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NHJ 126M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 53,671 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 NHJ 126M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NHJ 126M registered?

NHJ 126M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 August 1973.

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The MOT history for NHJ 126M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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