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RAU 418M

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,934 mi
Last recorded62,934 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 418M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,934 miles

as per previous advisory notice

Fail 26 Jul 2007 62,934 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

deterioration of n/s and o/s sub frame mountings

wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Jul 2007 62,365 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,440 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 60,433 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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RAU 418M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 60,660 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAU 418M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAU 418M registered?

RAU 418M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is RAU 418M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAU 418M shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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