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WPV 339L

1972 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,693 mi
Last recorded75,693 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPV 339L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,693 miles

Offside Rear inner arch and rear boot floor rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor rusty

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

steering column bush worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,027 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,175 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,534 miles

dash lamps, very dim.

n/s/r inner drive shaft joint, boot loose.

rust (HOLES) on boot floor.

slight bind (RUBBING), n/s/r brake.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

some play in both rear wheels (WIRE WHEELS WITH CENTRE FIXING)

some rust on o/s/r floor, may require attention soon.

steering play on o/s/f. (rack ?)

tyre rubbing marks in n/s/f inner wheel arch.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dash lamps, very dim.

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint, lock nut very close to end of thread.

n/s/r inner drive shaft joint, boot loose.

rust (HOLES) on boot floor.

slight bind (RUBBING), n/s/r brake.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

some play in both rear wheels (WIRE WHEELS WITH CENTRE FIXING)

some rust on o/s/r floor, may require attention soon.

steering play on o/s/f. (rack ?)

tyre rubbing marks in n/s/f inner wheel arch.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake readings slightly erratic

fuel smell but no leak detected

rear boot floor corroded/holed along seems

rear exhaust rubbers perrished/worn

Fail 27 Mar 2012 67,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake readings slightly erratic

fuel smell but no leak detected

rear boot floor corroded/holed along seems

rear exhaust rubbers perrished/worn

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,802 miles

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2011 65,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff leaking

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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WPV 339L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WPV 339L, 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 WPV 339L registered?

WPV 339L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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