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WAM 438K

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,472 mi
Last recorded90,472 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAM 438K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 90,472 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 87,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,030 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,939 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 65,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 95,522 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,299 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,172 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,361 miles

both rear wheel cylinder retaining clips would benefit from refitting

steering column would benefit from attention

Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear wheel cylinder clips would benefit from refitting

lower steering column would benefit from refitting

Fail 28 Aug 2013 88,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

both rear wheel cylinder clips would benefit from refitting

lower steering column would benefit from refitting

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both seat belts slow to retract

lateral movement at steering column

nearside rear brake cylinder clip would benefit from repositioning

oil leak onto exhaust system, attention required

Fail 10 Aug 2012 87,809 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both seat belts slow tp retract

coolant leak

lateral movement at steering column

nearside rear brake cylinder clip would benefit from repositioning

oil leak onto exhaust system, attention required

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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WAM 438K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WAM 438K, 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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What year was WAM 438K registered?

WAM 438K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 November 1971.

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