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UPU 388K

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,233 mi
Last recorded91,233 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPU 388K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,981 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 89,867 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,771 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 85,343 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,249 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,793 miles

panel section around fuel tank breather is rusted n/s rear

poor welding repair n/s front inner wing

steering column bushes and bearings worn

tyres side walls are perished

vehicle has alot of underseal covering floor and inner wings

Fail 12 Mar 2012 83,782 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

panel section around fuel tank breather is rusted n/s rear

steering column bushes and bearings worn

tyres side walls are perished

vehicle has alot of underseal covering floor and inner wings

Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,020 miles

some imbalance of park brake and slight bind n/s/r

Fail 24 Jan 2011 83,020 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some imbalance of park brake and slight bind n/s/r

Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,574 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 80,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,018 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 78,698 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering joint 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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UPU 388K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 388K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPU 388K registered?

UPU 388K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 November 1971.

Is UPU 388K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPU 388K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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