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LHW 8L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,525 mi
Last recorded8,525 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHW 8L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 8,525 miles

Front number plate is crackied

Nearside front tyre cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2017 8,290 miles

Both head lamps have poor beam patterns

Both rear tyres badly cracking sidewalls

Front number plate is damaged

Offside front tyre badly cracking sidewall

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

lots of loose wiring under dash /some are live

Fail 8 Apr 2017 8,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both head lamps have poor beam patterns

Both rear tyres badly cracking sidewalls

Front number plate is damaged

Offside front tyre badly cracking sidewall

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 7,845 miles

movement top steering coloum

nearside rear / offside front / offside rear tyres are cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2016 7,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

bind offside rear brake

movement top steering coloum

nearside rear / offside front / offside rear tyres are cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2014 6,593 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside front and rear tyre splitting

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 6,588 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front and both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Jun 2012 6,514 miles

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

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

all tyre side walls cracking

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2012 6,513 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

all tyre side walls cracking

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery is lose rubbing on pully

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre are cracking

n/s/r brake pipe is bent

play in the steering coloum

Pass 25 Apr 2007 5,514 miles

all tyres are cracking

brakes have run out

hand brake just pass & stiff

n/s/f/ road wheel outer rim damaged

outer door handels are stiff

rear wheel bearing have play

Fail 12 Apr 2007 5,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

brake fluid is low

front brakes have run out

front number plate is cracked

n/s/f/ wheel bearing has play

all four tyres are cracking

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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LHW 8L 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 58.3%.

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 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 LHW 8L, 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 LHW 8L registered?

LHW 8L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 March 1973.

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