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PLX 20L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,713 mi
Last recorded67,713 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLX 20L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,713 miles

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

condition of front washers .

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,692 miles

exhaust starting to rust and repaired

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front lower ball joint cover boot split

servce brake efficiency slightly low

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle starting to rust and heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,684 miles

battery insecure

both front lower suspension ball joints slight movement

centre exhaust slight leak

offside front lower swivel cover boot strating to split

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty and slight leak

steering rack slight play/ movement

Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,676 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

battery insecure

both front lower ball joints slight movement

offside front lower swivel cover boot starting to split

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

rear exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

slight play in steering rack

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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PLX 20L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLX 20L, 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

How do I check the history of PLX 20L?

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What year was PLX 20L registered?

PLX 20L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is PLX 20L safe to buy?

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