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K 2

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,248 mi
Last recorded29,248 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK 2
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 29,248 miles

oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,123 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,069 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

offside wiper split

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,045 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,882 miles

Coolant expansion bottle insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in nearside and offside steering rack inner joints/rack

Fail 19 Jun 2014 28,882 miles

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

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

Coolant expansion bottle insecure

Coolant hose leaking

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in nearside and offside steering rack inner joints/rack

Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 28,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,719 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 11 May 2012 28,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 6 May 2011 28,491 miles

nearside bottom ball joint boot insecure

nearside track rod end balljoint boot insecure

offside bottom ball joint boot insecure

offside track rod end balljoint boot insecure

Pass 6 May 2010 28,362 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 27,957 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,775 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,633 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,203 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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K 2 is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 60,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K 2, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K 2 is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 9 November 1973.

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