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JRD 873L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,141 mi
Last recorded10,141 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRD 873L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 10,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp corroded

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Fail 2 Sep 2019 10,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Pass 29 Aug 2018 9,483 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 9,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 9,115 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 9,114 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure split pin (3.1.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 8,895 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 8,895 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 8,566 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

floor and chassis covered in underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2014 8,524 miles

all floor and chassis covered in thick under seal

Fail 28 Aug 2014 8,524 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all floor and chassis covered in thick under seal

Pass 19 Aug 2013 8,469 miles

Oil leak

front suspension rear bushes

offside and nearside front tyre walls cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 8,346 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 2 Jul 2012 8,346 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front chassie corroded

offside and nearside rear chassie corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2011 8,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front chassie corroded

offside and nearside rear chassie corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 7,508 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside front floor carpet

Fail 6 May 2010 7,506 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside front floor carpet

Pass 11 May 2009 7,300 miles

corrosion nearside inner wing

Pass 7 May 2008 6,737 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion offside and nearside front inner wings

Pass 3 May 2007 6,495 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front headlamp

Pass 2 May 2006 5,960 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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JRD 873L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JRD 873L, 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 JRD 873L registered?

JRD 873L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 May 1973.

Is JRD 873L safe to buy?

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