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UEY 261L

1972 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

1,969 mi
Last recorded1,969 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 261L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 1,969 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 1,774 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 1,774 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 1,090 miles

Offside Front hub bearing is slightly noisy

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

nearside seatbelt retraction is lazy

Fail 2 Sep 2016 1,063 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat-back (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front hub bearing is slightly noisy

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

nearside seatbelt retraction is lazy

Pass 25 Aug 2015 192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 96 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 55 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 99,742 miles

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

engine running at 6.5% co

Fail 12 May 2010 99,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine running at 6.5% co

Pass 29 May 2009 99,276 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,427 miles

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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UEY 261L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UEY 261L, 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 UEY 261L registered?

UEY 261L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 September 1972.

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