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CPX 357L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,574 mi
Last recorded86,574 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPX 357L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,574 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,193 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,620 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,888 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 80,888 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,822 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight play in steerig column / rack

Fail 3 Jan 2013 78,481 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight play in steerig column / rack

Fail 1 Dec 2011 77,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,201 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 76,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,013 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2009 75,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2006 74,951 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CPX 357L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CPX 357L, 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 CPX 357L registered?

CPX 357L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 March 1973.

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