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YJV 227K

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,137 mi
Last recorded96,137 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJV 227K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 96,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 30 Jul 2016 95,943 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 95,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 95,647 miles

brake lights could be brighter

some play in offside rear bearing and suspension

underside covered in very thick underseal

Fail 2 Aug 2014 95,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake lights could be brighter

some play in offside rear bearing and suspension

underside covered in very thick underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2013 95,281 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 94,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 94,893 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 94,715 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 94,378 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 94,378 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 89,907 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering and suspension bushes

under side of vehicle covered in thick underseal unable to inspect

Fail 12 May 2007 89,858 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

underside of vehicle covered in very thick underseal and grease

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,433 miles

slight play in every thing

underside of vehicle thin in places

Fail 25 Mar 2006 85,383 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear flexis loose

under side of vehicle covered in such thick underseal unable to judge condition

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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YJV 227K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJV 227K, 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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YJV 227K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 July 1972.

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