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PPD 898L

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,098 mi
Last recorded30,098 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPD 898L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 30,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 29,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 29,163 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 29,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 28,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 28,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 28,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,577 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,663 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 26,661 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,126 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 23,424 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,424 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,417 miles

both front shock dust civers split

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear radius arm bushes cracking

dust covers split on track rod ends

rear diff leaking

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight brake judder front brakes

slight play in both rear hubs

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake lever travel near to limits

play /wear to limits 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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PPD 898L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PPD 898L, 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

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What year was PPD 898L registered?

PPD 898L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 23 February 1973.

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The MOT history for PPD 898L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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