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NJG 500M

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,340 mi
Last recorded72,340 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJG 500M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 72,340 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 72,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2018 72,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,004 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 72,001 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,533 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 71,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 71,164 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 70,551 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,882 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres perrished/split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,311 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack due to age

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,994 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,567 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 66,294 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 66,294 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 66,006 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 63,883 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 63,883 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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NJG 500M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NJG 500M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJG 500M?

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What year was NJG 500M registered?

NJG 500M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is NJG 500M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJG 500M shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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