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PYN 899L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,786 mi
Last recorded3,786 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYN 899L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 3,786 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 3,566 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 3,555 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 3,404 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 3,254 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 2,983 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 2,761 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 2,628 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 2,335 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 2,335 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 2,258 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion started to offside /nearside door step sills

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake drum slight warped

offside front metal brake pipe over to brake valve on inner wing corroded

offside rear brake drum warped

Fail 17 Oct 2011 2,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion started to offside /nearside door step sills

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake drum slight warped

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

offside front metal brake pipe over to brake valve on inner wing corroded

offside rear brake drum warped

Pass 18 Oct 2010 1,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 1,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 1,782 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 1,576 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 1,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 1,438 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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PYN 899L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PYN 899L, 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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PYN 899L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 21 February 1973.

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