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XKO 959J

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 3258cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,082 mi
Last recorded1,082 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKO 959J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,258cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 1,082 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 802 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached balljoint loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking leaking from steering rack boot when turned in lock (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2015 621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 12 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,770 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 99,770 miles

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

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

Main beam warning light does not illuminate

Pass 24 May 2011 99,574 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 47,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 47,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,909 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,909 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,909 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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XKO 959J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 3,258cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKO 959J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKO 959J registered?

XKO 959J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 March 1971.

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