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SWA 491L

1972 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,118 mi
Last recorded72,118 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWA 491L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,118 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 72,118 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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SWA 491L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 SWA 491L, 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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What year was SWA 491L registered?

SWA 491L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is SWA 491L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWA 491L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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