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DCD 744L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,373 mi
Last recorded79,373 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCD 744L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,341 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,528 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,697 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,697 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,697 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 May 2010 71,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2010 71,697 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 71,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DCD 744L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DCD 744L, 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 DCD 744L registered?

DCD 744L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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