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UAW 533J

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,673 mi
Last recorded3,673 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAW 533J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 3,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 102,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,203 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 99,203 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,688 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,358 miles

Offside Front steering rack mounting bush deteriorating.

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 98,358 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front steering rack mounting bush deteriorating.

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,913 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,433 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack mounting bushes deteriorating.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 96,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor . (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front steering rack mounting bushes deteriorating.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

auto trans missionfluid leaking

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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UAW 533J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 UAW 533J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UAW 533J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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