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SGS 704K

1971 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,228 mi
Last recorded57,228 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGS 704K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre is slightly perished

off side front tyre is slightly perished

under body has slight surface rust all over

Fail 25 Jul 2015 57,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre is slightly perished

off side front tyre is slightly perished

under body has slight surface rust all over

Pass 26 Jul 2014 57,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,798 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 56,298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 55,731 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,111 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,841 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2007 54,022 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 54,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,295 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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SGS 704K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SGS 704K, 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 SGS 704K registered?

SGS 704K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 October 1971.

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