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RYK 255L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,673 mi
Last recorded66,673 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYK 255L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,673 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,561 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

prop shaft bolt missing

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

prop shaft bolt missing

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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RYK 255L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYK 255L, 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 RYK 255L registered?

RYK 255L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 29 March 1973.

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