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SEA 266L

1971 Triumph Stag

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,007 mi
Last recorded16,007 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEA 266L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,007 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 16,007 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 13,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,632 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front lower valance panel and front lower panel corroded through on nearside,does not meet fail critera

Fail 31 Aug 2012 12,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front lower valance panel and front lower panel corroded through on nearside,does not meet fail critera

Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,611 miles

Oil leak

front nearside lower inner panel corroded,but does not meet fail critera

Pass 2 Sep 2010 9,152 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2010 9,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 7,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 7,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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SEA 266L is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SEA 266L, 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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What year was SEA 266L registered?

SEA 266L is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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