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RTN 20M

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,132 mi
Last recorded69,132 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTN 20M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 69,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on n/s/r floor

n/s A pillar corroded

n/s/r boot floor corroded

o/s A pillar corroded

o/s/f sill corroded and holed

wiper speed slow

Fail 28 Apr 2021 69,131 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion on n/s/r floor

n/s A pillar corroded

n/s/r boot floor corroded

o/s A pillar corroded

o/s/f sill corroded and holed

wiper speed slow

Pass 9 Apr 2019 68,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower a pillar corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front lower a pillar corroded

Offside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust left hand center section deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on both A pillars under screen

rear exhaust mountings perished

slight power steering fluid leak

various corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2017 68,412 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

transmission oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2016 68,220 miles

Offside Front slight play in rack end

transmission oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on n/s and o/s A post pillars

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight power steering leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,975 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on n/s and o/s A post pillars

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight power steering leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorber bushes perished

n/s outer sill holed at front, not in prescribed area

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly rough

oil leak on rear axle

os sill top/door step corroded at front

Fail 10 Apr 2014 67,552 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

1 exhaust mounting snapped, another perished

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear shock absorber bushes perished

n/s outer sill holed at front, not in prescribed area

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly rough

oil leak on rear axle

os sill top/door step corroded at front

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,273 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brakes sticking slightly

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust mountings perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 1 Mar 2013 67,273 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brakes sticking slightly

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust mountings perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,554 miles

both fronts and n/s/r brakes binding

Fail 15 Jun 2011 66,554 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both fronts and n/s/r brakes binding

Pass 21 May 2010 66,008 miles

rear suspension fixing points have being welded and undersealed

Fail 20 May 2010 66,005 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension fixing points have being welded and undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,042 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,889 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 64,889 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all floor pans and chassie members repairs visable and undersealed windsreen corner milky

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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RTN 20M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RTN 20M, 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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RTN 20M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 12 October 1973.

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