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RTB 860M

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,654 mi
Last recorded75,654 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTB 860M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,322 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 75,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 74,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 74,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 74,239 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,120 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 73,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 73,480 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe rubber split (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,919 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 72,527 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 72,527 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 72,068 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,771 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

front and rear suspension bushes begining to perish

rear sill areas becoming weak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 71,335 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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RTB 860M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RTB 860M, 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 RTB 860M registered?

RTB 860M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 19 October 1973.

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