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RNK 20M

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

7,502 mi
Last recorded7,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNK 20M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 7,502 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 7,448 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 6,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 5,424 miles

185/80/R14/91T. Fronts 6mm. Rears 4mm.

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 4,677 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Pass 15 May 2015 4,277 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met ( 16% ) [3.7.B.7]

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met ( 50% ) [3.7.B.7]

lower steering column powersteering unit - unions weepy

Fail 13 May 2015 4,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

lower steering column powersteering unit - unions weepy

Pass 8 May 2014 3,268 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 2,229 miles

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

powersteering pipes wet

vehicle underbody corroding

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Mar 2012 902 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear brakes catching

vehicle underbody - surface corrosion - recommend treating

wipers smeary

Fail 22 Mar 2012 897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside rear brakes catching

vehicle underbody - surface corrosion - recommend treating

wipers smeary

Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,421 miles

nearside and offside front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear handbrake efficiency low - STRONG ADVICE

powersteering rack unions wet

Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,895 miles

powersteering pipes wet

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,899 miles

nearside and offside front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front shock absorber slight leak - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear brake catching - detected on Roller Brake Tester - STRONG ADVICE

powersteering pipes to steering box wet - STRONG ADVICE

slight side play at steering wheel

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,738 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 94,738 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 93,344 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 93,344 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

STOP LAMPS DIM?

Pass 22 Sep 2005 92,121 miles

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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RNK 20M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RNK 20M, 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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RNK 20M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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