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DRW 278L

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,330 mi
Last recorded78,330 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRW 278L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2022 78,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt will not extend. (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2021 78,158 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,016 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 78,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 77,646 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 77,646 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 77,102 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 77,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 77,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 77,002 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 77,000 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 76,985 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 76,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 76,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

PLAY IN O/S RACK ARM

Pass 13 May 2011 76,964 miles

slight oil leak on gearbox

slight oil leak on rear axle

Pass 10 May 2010 76,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 76,867 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 76,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 76,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 76,659 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 76,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 May 2006 76,336 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 76,328 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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DRW 278L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DRW 278L, 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 DRW 278L registered?

DRW 278L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 July 1973.

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