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RAU 456M

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,870 mi
Last recorded41,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 456M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,870 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Fail 12 Jul 2017 41,870 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,354 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,791 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

indicator switch worn

Fail 25 Jun 2012 33,524 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2007 30,981 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track control arm inner bush cracked †Power steering belt loose

oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.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 456M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 456M, 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.

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RAU 456M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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