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NSM 261M

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,896 mi
Last recorded59,896 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSM 261M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,896 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres splitting on edges of tread

Fail 16 Nov 2011 59,896 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres splitting on edges of tread

Fail 29 Oct 2011 59,896 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 59,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 59,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 59,507 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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NSM 261M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NSM 261M, 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

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What year was NSM 261M registered?

NSM 261M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is NSM 261M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSM 261M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NSM 261M have outstanding finance?

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