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VJA 636K

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,589 mi
Last recorded22,589 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJA 636K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,589 miles

front brakes uneven

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,258 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,775 miles

front brakes uneven

nsr exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2016 21,742 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner arch (2.4.A.3)

front brakes uneven

nsr exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,057 miles

1of2 rear exhaust tail pipe mountings broken and clamp missing on nearside rear pipe mounting bracket just in front of rear sub frame(exhaust still secure)

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

Play in both front wheel bearings

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Signs of rust nearside front chassis

Fail 20 Mar 2015 21,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

1of2 rear exhaust tail pipe mountings broken and clamp missing on nearside rear pipe mounting bracket just in front of rear sub frame(exhaust still secure)

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

Play in both front wheel bearings

Signs of rust nearside front chassis

dip/main beam lights did work to begin with

Pass 30 May 2014 20,233 miles

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

rear diff and overdrive unit leaking oil

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

slight play in upper steering u\j

Fail 30 May 2014 20,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

rear diff and overdrive unit leaking oil

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

slight play in upper steering u\j

Pass 15 Jul 2013 19,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,290 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 17,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front vallace corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,896 miles

Oil leak

differential gear oil leak.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 13,888 miles

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

Oil leak

differential gear oil leak.

nearside rear handbrake lever seized.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 11,559 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 11,127 miles

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

sill kit fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2007 10,655 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in rack and front wheel bearings

under side of car heavley underseal and brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,197 miles

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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VJA 636K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VJA 636K, 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.

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VJA 636K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 9 December 1971.

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