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UPU 206K

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,377 mi
Last recorded79,377 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPU 206K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,377 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on outside wall

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel tight to turn by hand

Fail 31 Aug 2013 79,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Jun 2012 78,755 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 78,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 78,126 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 78,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2010 77,340 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 77,339 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsf / osr / nsr tyres showing signs of deterioration on side walls

battery insecure and running close to front pulley

Pass 11 May 2009 76,768 miles

front drop link bushes worn

nsf tyre wall cracking

play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 8 May 2009 76,767 miles

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

front drop link bushes worn

nsf tyre wall cracking

play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,386 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 76,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

both front inner radius arm bushes fitted back to front but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/r,n/s/r and n/s/f tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2006 75,939 miles

movement in steering column

deterioration to front anti-roll bar link rubbers

nearside handbrake efficiency in need of attention

offside front seat belt webbing fluffing

slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2006 75,932 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

deterioration to front anti-roll bar link rubbers

movement in steering column

offside seat belt webbing 'fluffing'

slight movement in nearside wheel bearing

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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UPU 206K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UPU 206K, 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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UPU 206K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 February 1972.

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