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TLJ 216R

1975 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,190 mi
Last recorded28,190 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 216R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 28,190 miles

Front both inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 28,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,698 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 27,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,862 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND WORN

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

STEERING SLIGHTLY HEAVY

Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

STEERING SLIGHTLY HEAVY

Fail 26 Nov 2013 26,285 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

STEERING MOUNTS PERRISHED

TYRES ALL PERRISHED

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 25,456 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

STEERING MOUNTS PERRISHED

TYRES ALL PERRISHED

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,025 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 24,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,680 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,156 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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TLJ 216R is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,677 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 TLJ 216R, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TLJ 216R is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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