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RYL 984L

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

3,464 mi
Last recorded3,464 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYL 984L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 3,464 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 1,432 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 1,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 96,512 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 95,910 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,404 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,235 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 92,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 90,996 miles

Nearside Front Strut Lower Rubber Spring Seat Starting To Deteriorate

Nearside Steering Rack End Has Play

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 90,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Strut Lower Rubber Spring Seat Starting To Deteriorate

Nearside Steering Rack End Has Play

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 88,169 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 85,962 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,931 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 83,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 81,710 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 81,710 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 79,037 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 75,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,194 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside front floor sill joints corroded.

tow bar bolts/nuts, no locking devices.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 72,118 miles

Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside front floor sill joints corroded.

tow bar bolts/nuts, no locking devices.

Pass 16 May 2008 69,511 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 69,501 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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RYL 984L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RYL 984L, 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 RYL 984L registered?

RYL 984L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 April 1973.

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