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RCO 236K

1972 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,721 mi
Last recorded82,721 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCO 236K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,721 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,039 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 20,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,873 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,485 miles

Bad oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jun 2006 17,413 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Bad oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Jul 2005 16,261 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

nearside raer wheel bearing loose

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering column top bush

water leak from radiator

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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RCO 236K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RCO 236K, 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 RCO 236K registered?

RCO 236K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 20 March 1972.

Is RCO 236K safe to buy?

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