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GEL 254L

1973 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

39,228 mi
Last recorded39,228 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 254L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,228 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 37,911 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 37,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,819 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 35,711 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 31,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,509 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 23 Jun 2017 27,371 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,163 miles

slight free play in steering.

slight play in n/s/f hub

Fail 22 Jun 2016 20,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Braking system leaking brake union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight free play in steering.

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,268 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil pressure pipe rubbing on steering shaft.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 15,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil pressure pipe rubbing on steering shaft.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 12,858 miles

exhaust tailpipes held up with wire

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 9 Aug 2010 12,855 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipes held up with wire

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 7 Feb 2009 9,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres splitting

exhaust knocking against rear sub-frame

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2009 9,907 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

center exhaust mountings missing

off side rear tyre starting to separat

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,135 miles

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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GEL 254L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GEL 254L, 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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GEL 254L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 18 May 1973.

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