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MVF 978L

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,969 mi
Last recorded86,969 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVF 978L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,969 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2017 86,969 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,774 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,971 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 85,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 85,496 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 85,496 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 85,241 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 85,241 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Apr 2011 85,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 85,073 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 85,073 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 2 May 2009 85,016 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 84,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 84,857 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 84,724 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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MVF 978L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MVF 978L, 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 MVF 978L registered?

MVF 978L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is MVF 978L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVF 978L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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