MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
advise front tyres close to strut caseing
How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?
Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.
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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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