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WDB 898K

1972 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,245 mi
Last recorded34,245 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDB 898K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 34,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 34,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 34,098 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

intermitant fault rear stop lights when lights on ?

Pass 7 Dec 2018 32,295 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2018 32,295 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,838 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 31,835 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clarsp incorrectly fitted (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clarsp incorrectly fitted (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 31,808 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 31,808 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,799 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,772 miles

ADVISE Slight play o/s end of rack.

ADVISE. slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,511 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,426 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,320 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 31,310 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 31,250 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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WDB 898K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WDB 898K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WDB 898K registered?

WDB 898K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 February 1972.

Is WDB 898K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDB 898K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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