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RLJ 66M

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,788 mi
Last recorded53,788 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 66M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 53,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,780 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,483 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 53,483 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,374 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower ball joint boots split and o/s tre boot

n/s/f floor holed and o/s/f rusty

slight play in engine bay area top-uj

steering has some free play

Fail 2 Jul 2010 53,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower ball joint boots split and o/s tre boot

n/s/f floor holed and o/s/f rusty

slight play in engine bay area top-uj

steering has some free play

Pass 1 May 2009 53,235 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front floors holed outside prescribed area

both front lower ball joint boots split

both rack ends have play

front discs pitted

headlight reflectors poor

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s tre boot split

Fail 23 Apr 2009 53,235 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlight reflectors poor

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front floors holed outside prescribed area

both front lower ball joint boots split

both rack ends have play

front discs pitted

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

o/s tre boot split

Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,219 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all dust covers on joints split

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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RLJ 66M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RLJ 66M, 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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RLJ 66M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 18 September 1973.

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