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VWL 703K

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

12,978 mi
Last recorded12,978 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWL 703K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 12,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 12,978 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 12,978 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 12,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 12,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 12,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 12,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,656 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 12,649 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,145 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 28 May 2012 12,143 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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)

Pass 12 May 2011 11,281 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2010 11,270 miles

this vehicle has been heavily repaired and heavily cover over

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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VWL 703K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VWL 703K, 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 VWL 703K registered?

VWL 703K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 25 February 1972.

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