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NKX 140M

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,583 mi
Last recorded81,583 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKX 140M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,583 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 81,575 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills have been covered with pop rivetted finishing plates, corrosion present underneath but unable to examine to see the extent without removal of plates

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

Corrosion along both inner sills/floor, not excessive

Corrosion started along both floor/inner sills, does not appear excessive

Handbrake requires strong pull to achieve minimum 16% effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Multiple heavy engine misfire during test, visual emissions test, no blue smoke

Accelerator pedal sticking during test, linkage requires attention

Pass 28 May 2010 81,533 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 81,398 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise front tyres close to strut caseing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,398 miles

advise front tyres close to strut caseing

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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NKX 140M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 NKX 140M, 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 NKX 140M registered?

NKX 140M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is NKX 140M safe to buy?

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