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RYL 997L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,965 mi
Last recorded7,965 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYL 997L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 7,965 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 7,825 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 7,618 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 7,482 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 7,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel pipes under bonnet slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel pipe perished next to filter

slight corrosion n/s/f floor/sill

Pass 22 Oct 2008 7,042 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 7,042 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,932 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 6,932 miles

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 5,583 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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RYL 997L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RYL 997L, 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 RYL 997L registered?

RYL 997L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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The MOT history for RYL 997L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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