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RFM 339L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,283 mi
Last recorded36,283 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 339L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 36,283 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear diff. leaking

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 36,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear diff. leaking

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,952 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,593 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 34,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 32,214 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 31,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,693 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 29,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,261 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,060 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,368 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 25,368 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,453 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,836 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 22,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,578 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,547 miles

n/s front bottom ball joint slight play

o/s front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,542 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,791 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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RFM 339L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RFM 339L, 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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What year was RFM 339L registered?

RFM 339L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 March 1973.

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