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XUT 780J

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

5,947 mi
Last recorded5,947 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUT 780J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 5,947 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 5,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolts re-tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 4,610 miles

front suspension arm inner bushes worn

Fail 14 May 2018 4,595 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

front suspension arm inner bushes worn

Pass 6 May 2017 3,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 2,422 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 1,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 187 miles

some play in steering column top bush

Fail 12 Oct 2013 187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some play in steering column top bush

Pass 7 Dec 2012 74,290 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 74,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside and offside brake discs slightly corroded

Offside washer aim poor

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 73,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,341 miles

Both nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

High beam warning light not working

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 73,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 71,405 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 99,993 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,235 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 69,235 miles

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

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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XUT 780J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XUT 780J, 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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XUT 780J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is XUT 780J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUT 780J shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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