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KCY 953L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,228 mi
Last recorded53,228 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCY 953L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,228 miles

Movement in upper steering column

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear subframe washer missing

Oil leaks

Rear driveshaft joint rubbers splitting

Pass 13 Aug 2016 52,564 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed on starter motor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel slight stiff to rotate

Nearside Rear sub frame to body mounting washer missing

Oil leak ()

Rear drive shaft sliding joint rubbers split both sides

Upper play in steering column bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,531 miles

Coolant and oil leaks, oil dripping onto exhaust

Drive shaft boots split on rear

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,187 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 52,187 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,703 miles

nearside rear wheel tight to spin..not binding

oil leaks

rear driveshaft gaiters splitting

slight movement in steering columns

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,076 miles

engine oil leak

nearside driveshaft gaiter split

overdrive unit leaking oil

small amount of movement in steering column

some pitting to both front inner brake disc faces

Pass 28 Jun 2008 46,696 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise movement in steering column

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 41,502 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight play in both front track rod ends

Fail 26 May 2006 41,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2005 38,419 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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KCY 953L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KCY 953L, 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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What year was KCY 953L registered?

KCY 953L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 27 March 1973.

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