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SPX 438K

1972 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,864 mi
Last recorded87,864 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPX 438K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 87,864 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,507 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,726 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,255 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 62,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 81,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S dip beam slightly high

O/S steering rack bush has slight play

Fail 17 May 2016 81,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S dip beam slightly high

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S steering rack bush has slight play

Pass 14 May 2015 80,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 80,864 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 79,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2012 79,947 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 79,343 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 79,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,234 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 78,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

ns parking brake reading alittle low

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,790 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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SPX 438K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPX 438K, 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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SPX 438K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 4 January 1972.

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