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VHJ 560L

1972 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,003 mi
Last recorded12,003 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 560L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 12,003 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 11,993 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 11,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,444 miles

ADVISE: check VIN number against V5c. Not clear whether VIN character is a S or 5?

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front floor corroded and nearide front floor starting to corrode. NOT, in a prescribed area.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 11,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ADVISE: check VIN number against V5c. Not clear whether VIN character is a S or 5?

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front floor corroded and nearide front floor starting to corrode. NOT, in a prescribed area.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 10,350 miles

N/S rear floor corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2010 10,350 miles

N/S rear floor corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2009 8,766 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,308 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 8,302 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,572 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 7,572 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 24 May 2006 7,331 miles

slight corrosion on radiator mounting panal

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 560L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 560L, 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 560L registered?

VHJ 560L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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