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PFC 844M

1973 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,674 mi
Last recorded97,674 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 844M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 97,674 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,044 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,365 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 94,365 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,764 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,620 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,241 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,216 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fault in o/s rear indicater

some play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2011 87,208 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering rack

Slight surface corrosion on underside

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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PFC 844M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PFC 844M, 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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PFC 844M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 September 1973.

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