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RYK 940L

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,374 mi
Last recorded2,374 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYK 940L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 2,374 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 1,758 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 1,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 695 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 25 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 67,539 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,539 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,539 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 May 2010 67,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,539 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 57,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,539 miles

see vt32 issued 29/07/2007

Fail 29 Jun 2007 67,539 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Battery insecure

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake servo pipe has play at manifold

floors along sills have welded repairs - not seam welding

front & rear suspension bushes perishing at rear wishbones, offside front anti roll bar, front track control arms, and front tiebar rubber mounts have play.

handbrake travel high

offside inner sill holed at front

offside rack gaiter twisted / perishing

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

offside rear wheel arch distorted & close to tyre

one rear exhaust mount weak.

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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RYK 940L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYK 940L, 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 RYK 940L registered?

RYK 940L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 April 1973.

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