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VHJ 508L

1972 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

65,968 mi
Last recorded65,968 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 508L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 65,968 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 65,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 65,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 65,469 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,428 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 65,423 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in all 4 trailing arm bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,107 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 65,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,954 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,954 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 64,952 miles

both front hubs slight play

diff oil leak

Fail 21 May 2010 64,952 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front hubs slight play

diff oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,618 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 64,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play steering rack

nrearside front lower balljoin dust civer missing

slight blow center exhaust joint

Pass 14 May 2008 64,457 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 64,333 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 64,306 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,151 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f outriggers corroded to excess

Fail 31 Mar 2006 64,150 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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VHJ 508L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc 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 VHJ 508L, 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 VHJ 508L registered?

VHJ 508L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 15 September 1972.

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