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RBV 998J

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,446 mi
Last recorded94,446 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBV 998J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,446 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mounting tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner wing/sill

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,357 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight Top Mounting Tight When Rotated (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 94,355 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings As Marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight Top Mounting Tight When Rotated (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,298 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight o/s/f top mount rough when turning (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2015 94,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,055 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,589 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 93,550 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 93,550 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,299 miles

offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,178 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,650 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 91,650 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 91,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 90,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak on rear axle area

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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RBV 998J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 RBV 998J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RBV 998J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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