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NYX 18L

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,870 mi
Last recorded51,870 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYX 18L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 51,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,248 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

steering rack area slightly damp

top steering column bush slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2014 51,245 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

steering rack area slightly damp

top steering column bush slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all brake ferrells corroded

all floor pans patch repaired

steering rack area slightly damp

top steering colum bush slight play

Pass 21 May 2012 50,251 miles

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

Oil leak

steering rack area slightly damp

top steering column bush slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack area damp

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,803 miles

both rear lower shock absorber bushes starting to perish

coolant leak from engine area

heavy surface corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded and heavily undersealed)

odd type headlamps fitted (different style beam patterns)

oil leak from engine and gearbox and rear diff units

slight corrosion to inner door sills (covered so cannot check thoroughly)

slight movement in top steering column bush

slight wear in offside part of steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2009 48,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear lower shock absorber bushes starting to perish

coolant leak from engine area

heavy surface corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded and heavily undersealed)

odd type headlamps fitted (different style beam patterns)

oil leak from engine and gearbox and rear diff units

slight corrosion to inner door sills (covered so cannot check thoroughly)

slight movement in top steering column bush

slight wear in offside part of steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2008 88,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamps different type but emit same light

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 23 Sep 2008 48,028 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak from rear diff

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamps different type but emit same light

heavy oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front headlamps one sealed beam and one halogen

movement at steering wheel

nearside front wiper blade split

play in steering u.js

Fail 31 Aug 2007 47,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leak

exhaust blow on offside down pipe

front headlamps one sealed beam and one halogen

movement at steering wheel

nearside front side repeater loose

nearside front wiper split

play in front wheel bearings

play in rear wheel bearings

play in steering u.js

Pass 22 Jul 2006 46,778 miles

extensive chassis and floor pan welding repairs

n/s/r,o/s/f,n/s/f wheel bearings have slight play/wear.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 46,759 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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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NYX 18L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYX 18L, 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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NYX 18L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 19 December 1972.

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