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XUF 147K

1972 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,443 mi
Last recorded39,443 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUF 147K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 39,443 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 39,442 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 38,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 38,197 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 37,754 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 37,225 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 36,611 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,955 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 34,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,881 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 33,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,872 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,893 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,861 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight brake bind offside rear wheel

spare wheel floor starting to corrode

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 5 Aug 2011 26,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight brake bind offside rear wheel

spare wheel floor starting to corrode

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,872 miles

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

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

drivers seat loose but not insecure

offside rear brake has slight bind

spare wheel floor corroded and holed

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,845 miles

offside front inner wing and inner front valance corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracking ontyre treads

front lower inner valance starting to corrode

slight brake bind on offside rear brake

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,042 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 26,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,997 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 25,997 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,858 miles

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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XUF 147K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUF 147K, 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 XUF 147K registered?

XUF 147K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 4 February 1972.

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