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OKV 179M

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,484 mi
Last recorded73,484 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKV 179M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,182 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,858 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,493 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 31,487 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 70,618 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 70,618 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,107 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,107 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,577 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres cracked no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,429 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 69,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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OKV 179M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OKV 179M, 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 OKV 179M registered?

OKV 179M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 December 1973.

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The MOT history for OKV 179M shows 14 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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