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DBY 347M

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,613 mi
Last recorded80,613 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 347M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,613 miles

Oil leak

both sills have covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2013

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front and rear outter sills has undercover fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2013

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front and rear outter sills has undercover fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2012 79,991 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2012 79,988 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 79,039 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 77,973 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,324 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 76,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 75,954 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 75,799 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 75,665 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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DBY 347M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DBY 347M, 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 DBY 347M registered?

DBY 347M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 October 1973.

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