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BBP 3L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,604 mi
Last recorded90,604 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBP 3L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,604 miles

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

Central Rear Inner Rear Diff leaking

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor too sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 90,604 miles

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

Central Rear Inner Rear Diff leaking

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor too sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,002 miles

General corrosion to underside and suspension

Nearside Front Floor to inner sill corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,002 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

General corrosion to underside and suspension

Nearside Front Floor to inner sill corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 89,950 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wing (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wing (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front floor small hole.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot floor corroded through

both rear tyres perished.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 89,950 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front floor small hole.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill , wing (5.2.6)

boot floor corroded through

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 22 May 2007 89,915 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

rear underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2006 89,578 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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BBP 3L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 60,660 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 BBP 3L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBP 3L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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