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OVW 487M

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,479 mi
Last recorded81,479 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVW 487M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,479 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,071 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 81,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,644 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,628 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

noteable play in lower column bush/bearing

o/s/f and n/s/f track rod end rubber gaiters torn

rear exhaust mounts deteriated

Fail 24 Aug 2009 78,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

noteable play in lower column bush/bearing

o/s/f and n/s/f track rod end rubber gaiters torn

rear exhaust mounts deteriated

Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,138 miles

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,275 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 74,378 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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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OVW 487M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVW 487M, 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 OVW 487M registered?

OVW 487M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is OVW 487M safe to buy?

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