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STE 678L

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,339 mi
Last recorded76,339 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTE 678L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2017 76,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release n/s and os (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill/crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheel arch at rear subframe mtg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear subframe mtg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing/sill end (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps interact (1.2.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner siil/wheelarch at rear subframe mtg (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering both front floor sections (6.1.A.1)

registration plate missing both (6.3.1a)

all suspension bushes perished

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2015 76,338 miles

Front Inner sills corroded

Front Outer sills corroded

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Outer sills corroded

Rear underbody corroded

all brake pipes slightly corroded

boot floor corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside lower ball joint worn

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 coil springs corroded

boot floor corroded

both front chassis legs corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

front sills corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear sub frame corroded

under body corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 coil springs corroded

boot floor corroded

both front chassis legs corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

front sills corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear sub frame corroded

under body corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight body corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,292 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

boot floor corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

front chassis legs corroded

front panel holed and corroded

propshaft rubbing on exhaust

rear chassis legs, floor and wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 76,291 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

boot floor corroded

both side front sills holed and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

front panel holed and corroded

propshaft rubbing on exhaust

rear chassis legs corroded

rear floor corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor corroded

both side rear chassis legs and wheel arches corroded

both side sills holed and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

overheated whilst testing

Fail 19 Oct 2010 76,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor corroded

both side rear chassis legs and wheel arches corroded

both side sills holed and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

overheated whilst testing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,291 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 76,291 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,291 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 76,291 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 76,291 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front wing insecure and corroded

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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STE 678L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 STE 678L, 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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STE 678L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 September 1972.

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