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UOA 47L

1972 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

10,702 mi
Last recorded10,702 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 47L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 10,702 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced general surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 10,617 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear wheel arch to boot floor corroded

Oil leak noted

Steering rack gaiters damp

Windscreen wipers will not park

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 8,945 miles

Slight leak from power steering pipes.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 8,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Leak from offside steering rack gaiter.

Slight leak from power steering pipes.

Pass 7 May 2015 6,947 miles

General corrosion noted.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 4,639 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 4,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

plastic filler used in rear quaters at seatbelt areas

Pass 17 Dec 2012 1,257 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 1,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion to offside front inner door arch

Pass 7 Oct 2011 8,803 miles

corrosion to rear floor pan

hand brake effort low

Fail 26 Aug 2011 8,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper corroded.

Rear shock absorber rubbers deterioated.

Slight ovalty to nearside rear brake drum.

Slight play to both front track rod ends.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 8,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear subframe bushs splitting

track rod end dust cover split

Fail 19 Jul 2010 8,797 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear subframe bushs splitting

track rod end dust cover split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 8,730 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to floor and sills

offside track rod end dust cover split

Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,730 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

general oil leaks noted

Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 4,873 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 4,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 31 May 2006 4,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion to nearside front front inner arch. †front and rear bonded bushs starting to perish. †exhaust support splitting.

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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UOA 47L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UOA 47L, 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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UOA 47L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 September 1972.

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