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OBT 840M

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,054 mi
Last recorded59,054 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBT 840M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 59,054 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 59,028 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2011 59,028 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,928 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 58,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 58,891 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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OBT 840M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBT 840M, 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 OBT 840M registered?

OBT 840M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 November 1973.

Is OBT 840M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBT 840M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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