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KFG 999W

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFG 999W
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2025

All direction indicators not working ALL INDICATORS NOT WORKING. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

ALL TYRES 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NSR & OSR EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT LEAK . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER BUSHING.

Fail 7 Jun 2025

All direction indicators not working ALL INDICATORS NOT WORKING. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction FRONT WIPER BLADES PARKED IN DRIVERS VIEW. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases NSR & OSR EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT LEAK . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER BUSHING.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,290 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing poss over-adjusted - no free play

oil leak - appears to be from oil pump

Fail 12 Jun 2017 52,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing poss over-adjusted - no free play

oil leak - appears to be from oil pump

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,290 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,290 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 52,290 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,290 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 52,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 52,290 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,273 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,576 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 48,576 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

alternator belt may require adjusting

front brake discs have slight corrosion

front wipers have some wear

rear brakes/handbrake may require adjustment

rear exhaust sections joints leaking slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2009 44,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

alternator belt may require adjusting

front brake discs have slight corrosion

front wipers have some wear

rear brakes/handbrake may require adjustment

rear exhaust sections joints leaking slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,675 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 44,305 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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KFG 999W is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KFG 999W, 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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KFG 999W is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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