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RGT 987L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,851 mi
Last recorded7,851 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGT 987L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 7,851 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 7,843 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 7,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front windscreen washers loose

no sealing washer on fuel cap flap/lid

Pass 7 May 2014 7,546 miles

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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RGT 987L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RGT 987L, 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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What year was RGT 987L registered?

RGT 987L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 19 March 1973.

Is RGT 987L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGT 987L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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