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EUF 437L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,000 mi
Last recorded74,000 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 437L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,000 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,847 miles

Free play in steering system

Various sections of surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2017 73,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Various sections of surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Free play in steering system

Fail 25 Sep 2014 73,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,542 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 73,534 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,068 miles

play in steering rack and noisey

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 23 May 2011 72,078 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 72,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 26 May 2010 71,437 miles

oil leak from gearbox and engine

Fail 25 May 2010 71,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has small cuts

offside front tyre slight bulge

oil leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,782 miles

brake pipes touching starter

play in nearside front strut

play in steering rack ends

Fail 18 Jun 2008 70,782 miles

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

brake pipes touching starter

play in nearside front strut

play in steering rack ends

Pass 13 Mar 2007 69,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 69,119 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 69,119 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all brake hoses very soft?

emissions high 9.0%

n/s/f tyre feathering

oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight bulge n/s/r tyre

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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EUF 437L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EUF 437L, 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 EUF 437L registered?

EUF 437L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 6 March 1973.

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