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SKN 398M

1973 Triumph Stag

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,638 mi
Last recorded13,638 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 398M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 13,638 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 11,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 7,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 5,092 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 5,092 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 2,094 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 2,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 1 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,392 miles

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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SKN 398M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SKN 398M, 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 SKN 398M registered?

SKN 398M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 21 September 1973.

Is SKN 398M safe to buy?

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