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JY 9902

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

6,279 mi
Last recorded6,279 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY 9902
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 6,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

all front suspension bushes deteriating

heavy surface corrosion underbody

o/s/f sidelight lens damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear suspension swinging arm bushes deteriating

Pass 8 Jun 2017 5,436 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 5,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 5,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 4,738 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 4,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 4,570 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside mirror loose

rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 4,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside mirror loose

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 4,442 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 4,368 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alternator belt slipping

battery insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2012 4,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alternator belt slipping

battery insecure

Pass 27 May 2011 4,292 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 4,251 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 4,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 4,009 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 4,009 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside side repeater fixing screw missing

rear diff input oil seal leaking

Pass 18 May 2007 3,832 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 3,829 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 3,746 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 3,746 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

the off side rear drive shaft is worn

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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JY 9902 is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JY 9902, 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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JY 9902 is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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