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PHJ 454K

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

21,009 mi
Last recorded21,009 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 454K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 21,009 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 21,009 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 20,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 19,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 19,371 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 19,371 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 18,256 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 18,256 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 17,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,257 miles

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

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2017 17,166 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,443 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,542 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 15,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,541 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 15,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 15,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,871 miles

slight smell of fuel but no signs of any leaks.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,787 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 14,046 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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PHJ 454K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 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 PHJ 454K, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PHJ 454K registered?

PHJ 454K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 23 March 1972.

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