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PKE 26L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

12,138 mi
Last recorded12,138 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 26L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 12,138 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 11,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 11,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 11,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 11,846 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 11,615 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 11,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2018 11,595 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside rear shocker lower bushes worn

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel fumes

misfire on engine

rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2017 9,222 miles

Offside Front inner track rod ball joint has slight play.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 9,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner track rod ball joint has slight play.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 6,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak gearbox oil cooler - constant drip ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 6,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak gearbox oil cooler - constant drip ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 4,595 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 3,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

minor oil weep

Pass 27 Jul 2013 2,732 miles

minor oil weep

o/s/r inner cv boot becoming perished

slight movement o/s/f steering arm

Pass 28 Jul 2012 965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 99,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 97,472 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 94,652 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 93,875 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,791 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 93,747 miles

exhaust blowing on offside manifold to head joint

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly split but cords not visible

Pass 8 Aug 2005 93,647 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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PKE 26L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PKE 26L, 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 PKE 26L registered?

PKE 26L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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