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TLG 969L

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,985 mi
Last recorded88,985 miles
Recorded on11 May 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLG 969L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2014 88,985 miles

slight lift in steering columb rear exhaust hanger weak front section of front to rear brake pipe near gear box slightly corroded o/s/f chassis section near out riger getting weak exhaust rubbing on body at rear

Pass 23 May 2013 68,471 miles

steering columb top bearing slightly worn o/s/f under drivers feet vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/r above subframe has slight corrosion oil on dip stick very high o/s/f wiper spliton end n/s/r drive worn onsplines rear exhaust hanger weak

Fail 7 May 2013 68,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

1 rear exhaust mounting getting weak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil on dip stick very high no brake fluid in reservoir o/s/f wiper split on end n/s/r drive shaft worn on splines

Pass 26 Mar 2011 88,432 miles

parking brake travel getting high

brake fluid getting low no oil light

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Mar 2011 88,431 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid getting low no oil light

Pass 12 May 2009 88,363 miles

poor beam pattern on both head lights no reversing lights exhaust hanger bolt missing n/b steel brake pipe front to bk starting to corode osr exhaust caching propshaft nsf steering rack root has a small leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,287 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play top of steering columb

Pass 8 Apr 2007 88,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 87,842 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 87,841 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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TLG 969L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TLG 969L, 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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TLG 969L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 28 December 1972.

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