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ECD 315L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,953 mi
Last recorded84,953 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECD 315L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 83,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 83,958 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,149 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,441 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 80,428 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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ECD 315L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 60,660 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECD 315L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ECD 315L registered?

ECD 315L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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