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SCO 500L

1972 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,972 mi
Last recorded83,972 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCO 500L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 83,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 83,969 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 18,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 18,695 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 18,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake discs starting to corrode

play at steering wheel

play in offside front wheel bearing

smell of fuel no sign of leak

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,937 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 17,250 miles

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear brake binding

Pass 1 May 2009 17,240 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,007 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 16,525 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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SCO 500L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SCO 500L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCO 500L registered?

SCO 500L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is SCO 500L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCO 500L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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