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ABW 178M

1973 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,941 mi
Last recorded72,941 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 178M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,015 miles

all suspension components rubber bushes cracked and perished no excess movement

Pass 20 Feb 2009 69,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 67,344 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 67,344 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 64,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,589 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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ABW 178M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 53,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABW 178M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 178M registered?

ABW 178M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 18 October 1973.

Is ABW 178M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 178M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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