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OYW 190L

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

24,896 mi
Last recorded24,896 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYW 190L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 24,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear outer corner slight corrosion

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear valance slight corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2020 23,147 miles

Fuel cap seal poor condition

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 front ()

Play in top of steering column

Power steering fluid leak

Rear diff wet

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2020 23,147 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal poor condition

Hand brake travel high

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 front ()

Play in top of steering column

Power steering fluid leak

Rear diff wet

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all metal brake pipes corroding

battery poor security

both front lower suspension rear arms front mounting bolts to front arms, bolts too short

both main beams do not work when flashed but DO work when switched on when dip lamps already in use

engine / gearbox / rear diff all damp

front floor pans corroding

fuel cap seal poor

nearside rear inner prop-shaft rust / insecure?

parking brake cables poor adjustment

play top of steering column

rear shock absorber bushes poor

Fail 26 Jun 2019 22,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all metal brake pipes corroding

battery poor security

both front lower suspension rear arms front mounting bolts to front arms, bolts too short

both main beams do not work when flashed but DO work when switched on when dip lamps already in use

engine / gearbox / rear diff all damp

front floor pans corroding

fuel cap seal poor

nearside rear inner prop-shaft rust / insecure?

nearside rear number plate lamp dim

nearside rear side lamp dim

parking brake cables poor adjustment

play top of steering column

rear shock absorber bushes poor

Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Knock from front suspension

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,139 miles

Knock from front suspension, both sides

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In door piller/sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rust in nearside front floor and inner sill

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 21,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure Broken stud/fixing at top mount (2.4.G.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Knock from front suspension, both sides

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In door piller/sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rust in nearside front floor and inner sill

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 19,855 miles

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

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

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

offside front door piller corroded

oil leak

steering system has slight free play deceted at steering wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all rear suspension bushes perishing

various corrosion on underside of body

Fail 23 May 2015 18,578 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all rear suspension bushes perishing

boot floor corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 17,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 20 May 2014 17,770 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 23 May 2013 17,099 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 23 May 2013

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 May 2012 15,992 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2010 14,625 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 14,625 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,002 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 12,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,367 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 10,366 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,317 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 9,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,787 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 7,787 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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OYW 190L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OYW 190L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OYW 190L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 15 December 1972.

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