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WFA 318K

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,285 mi
Last recorded61,285 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFA 318K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 61,285 miles

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

nearside brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Apr 2016 61,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure & offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split & offside (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,877 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,344 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,342 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 60,082 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 60,081 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 60,075 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 59,834 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 59,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 59,331 miles

slight play in top columb bush rear brakes small degree of binding

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,798 miles

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

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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WFA 318K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WFA 318K, 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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WFA 318K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 November 1971.

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