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PYY 171K

1972 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,040 mi
Last recorded99,040 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 171K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 99,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear both ends of steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,491 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,871 miles

slight movement o/s/r hub assembly

slight wear o/s end of steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2016 97,864 miles

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

slight movement o/s/r hub assembly

slight wear o/s end of steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,334 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,869 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight body damage

slight wear o/s end of steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,346 miles

slight oil leak

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,973 miles

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

Oil leak

both ends of steering rack worn

o/s mirror insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,419 miles

Coolant leak

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

slight wear in o/s end of steering rack

washers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2010 94,839 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,366 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 9 Apr 2008 160,938 miles

50 spots of corrosion play in nsr wheel beareing battery clamp bent

Pass 13 Apr 2007 93,197 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 93,197 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s end of steering rack worn

Fail 2 Apr 2007 93,150 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion at both sill seams & n/s/f chassis

front brake pads low

imbalance on rear brakes

n/s sun visor clip weak

rear exhaust mounting requires attention

slight play in steering rack

slight play in upper steering column

slight twist on n/s/f seatbelt

well undersealed

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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PYY 171K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PYY 171K, 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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PYY 171K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 February 1972.

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