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WCB 581L

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,346 mi
Last recorded94,346 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCB 581L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 94,346 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,863 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 87,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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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WCB 581L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCB 581L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCB 581L registered?

WCB 581L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is WCB 581L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCB 581L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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