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VNC 160L

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,343 mi
Last recorded70,343 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNC 160L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slighly

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre sidewall craking slightly

gearchange indicator cover loose

Fail 8 Feb 2016 70,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slighly

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre sidewall craking slightly

gearchange indicator cover loose

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,406 miles

All tyres perishing

Both front floorpans corroded

Both front inner sills corroded

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 70,405 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

All tyres perishing

Both front floorpans corroded

Both front inner sills corroded

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 70,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,868 miles

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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VNC 160L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNC 160L, 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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What year was VNC 160L registered?

VNC 160L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 9 August 1972.

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The MOT history for VNC 160L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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