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SCV 403M

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,612 mi
Last recorded72,612 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 403M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 72,612 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 72,538 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,133 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 71,535 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 71,530 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2011 71,431 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 71,131 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate slight damage

offside rear inner wheel arch is getting weak but outside perscribed area

Fail 24 May 2010 71,131 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate slight damage

nearside rear tyre starting to split STRONGLY advise changing

offside rear inner wheel arch is getting weak but outside perscribed area

Pass 21 May 2009 71,006 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Corrosion underside

All bonded suspension deteriorated

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2009 71,006 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

All bonded suspension deteriorated

Brake pipes covered in grease

Corrosion underside

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 70,741 miles

Both front suspension dust covers deteriorated

Coolant leak

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads worn close to limit

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 May 2008 70,741 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front suspension dust covers deteriorated

Coolant leak

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads worn close to limit

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2007 70,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion on brake pipes and coverd in grease

Fail 20 Dec 2006 70,450 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise brake pipes covered in grease

Advise play in steering rack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2005 69,787 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 69,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SILL COVERS FITTED

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

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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SCV 403M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SCV 403M, 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 SCV 403M registered?

SCV 403M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 October 1973.

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