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JJF 797L

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,658 mi
Last recorded19,658 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJF 797L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 19,658 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 19,298 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 19,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,126 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 19,126 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,300 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 16,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 14,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,824 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 1,691 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,619 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 8,341 miles

Near side rear brake binding slightly.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column has slight play.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 3,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 94,049 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 94,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 May 2006 90,988 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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JJF 797L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JJF 797L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JJF 797L registered?

JJF 797L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 March 1973.

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