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PRK 173K

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,874 mi
Last recorded59,874 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRK 173K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 59,874 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 59,874 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 59,590 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 58,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 56,843 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 55,298 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 53,744 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 51,774 miles

BATTERY INSECURE AND POOR WIRING IN ENGINE BAY

BATTERY INSEURE AND POOR WIRING IN ENGINE BAY

CO 6.5%

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

STEERING COLOUMN FOWLING ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Fail 6 May 2011 51,754 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BATTERY INSECURE AND POOR WIRING IN ENGINE BAY

BATTERY INSEURE AND POOR WIRING IN ENGINE BAY

CO 6.5%

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

STEERING COLOUMN FOWLING ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Pass 4 May 2010 50,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 48,455 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 48,350 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 46,891 miles

signs of corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 14 May 2007 45,436 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 45,387 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to o/s/f floor

Pass 15 May 2006 44,358 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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PRK 173K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PRK 173K, 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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PRK 173K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 May 1972.

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