MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
engine smoking slighty
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)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?
Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFJ 188L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BFJ 188L, 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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What year was BFJ 188L registered?
BFJ 188L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 9 February 1973.
Is BFJ 188L safe to buy?
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