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PTJ 295L

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,160 mi
Last recorded19,160 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTJ 295L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 19,160 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,782 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play u/j slight play in shaft (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,782 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play universal joint in steering shaft (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,732 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,644 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,495 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,331 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 18,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,228 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 18,049 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,972 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,328 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,786 miles

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

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

offside front steering rack end slight play

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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PTJ 295L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PTJ 295L, 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 PTJ 295L registered?

PTJ 295L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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