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RPD 980L

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,211 mi
Last recorded71,211 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPD 980L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,211 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced 2 (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced 4 (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,211 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 71,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s headlamp cracked

sill covers

Pass 18 May 2011 74,210 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 71,210 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,210 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 71,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,909 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 71,909 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,209 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 71,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,200 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 71,200 miles

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

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

brake & clutch fluid contaminated

Pass 10 Feb 2006 71,194 miles

Nearside 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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RPD 980L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RPD 980L, 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 RPD 980L registered?

RPD 980L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 27 April 1973.

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