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DRJ 265L

1973 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

5,595 mi
Last recorded5,595 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 265L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 5,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2017 3,327 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

e/corrosion n/s/f outrigger

poor o/s h/lamp pat

slght bind o/s/f brake

slight bind o/s/r

Fail 31 May 2017 3,327 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working both (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

e/corrosion n/s/f outrigger

poor o/s h/lamp pat

slght bind o/s/f brake

Pass 6 Nov 2015 3,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + bandage (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom n/s/f wing adrift

corrosion o/s/r w/arch + n/s/f out rigger

n/s/r lights dim

n/s/r lower arm bush play

noise servo

oil leak

play top s/column

rear drum slight oval

slight play rack

Fail 5 Nov 2015 3,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + bandage (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom n/s/f wing adrift

corrosion o/s/r w/arch + n/s/f out rigger

n/s/r lights dim

n/s/r lower arm bush play

noise servo

oil leak

play top s/column

slight play rack

Pass 23 Oct 2014 3,140 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion n/s/f

noise brake pedal + rubber wear

poor o/s washer

fog light not working

Fail 22 Oct 2014 3,140 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion n/s/f

noise brake pedal + rubber wear

poor o/s washer

fog light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2013 2,703 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion o/s/r w/arch

damage n/s rack boot

n/s/f out rigger e.c.

noise on brake pedal

poor washers

Fail 23 Oct 2013 2,703 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion o/s/r w/arch

damage n/s rack boot

n/s/f out rigger e.c.

noise on brake pedal

poor washers

Pass 24 Oct 2012 2,198 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

corrosion rear w/arch

h/b cable starting to part

Pass 13 Oct 2011 1,703 miles

A welding repair patch on a N/S front outrigger is becoming detached There are assorted areas of corrosion developing in the inner front wheel arch areas which are not yet testable

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 1,148 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

h/b rubs prop shaft

n/s/fg outrigger e.c.

noise brake pedal

o/s rack boot det

play n/s/f lower arm rear bush

play rack

play top s/column + s/shaft

Fail 7 Oct 2010 1,148 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

h/b rubs prop shaft

n/s/fg outrigger e.c.

noise brake pedal

o/s rack boot det

play n/s/f lower arm rear bush

play rack

play top s/column + s/shaft

Pass 29 Sep 2009 636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion n/s/f outrigger + o/s/r w/arch

fray seat belts

n/s rack boot det

play s/wheel top s/column

rear shocker bushes cracking

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 24 Sep 2009 636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion n/s/f outrigger + o/s/r w/arch

fray seat belts

n/s rack boot det

play s/wheel top s/column

rear shocker bushes cracking

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 29 Aug 2008 7 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage n/s/f chasse s/a

o/s/r flexy little loose

o/s/r h/b little loose

play steering

rack little stiff

Fail 28 Aug 2008 7 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage n/s/f chasse s/a

o/s/r flexy little loose

o/s/r h/b little loose

play steering

rack little stiff

Pass 2 Aug 2007 99,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fog light switch poor

play s/column †play rack †rack moves slight on mount

Fail 2 Aug 2007 99,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

fog light switch poor

play s/column †play rack †rack moves slight on mount

Pass 10 Aug 2006 98,184 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 98,184 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

play top s.column †corrosio n/s/f out rigger + underbody

Pass 10 Aug 2005 97,022 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 97,022 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

play rack mount bushes corrosionn/s/f outrigger and rear suspension mounts underbody corrosion

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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DRJ 265L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DRJ 265L, 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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DRJ 265L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 25 May 1973.

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