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SLF 966L

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,253 mi
Last recorded95,253 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLF 966L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 95,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 95,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch near seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 94,976 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,712 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 94,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working

Pass 6 Sep 2021 93,633 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,789 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 92,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt load limiter missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt load limiter missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,735 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside rear driveshaft sliding joint gaiter deteriroated

Nearside rear subframe forward bush deteriorating

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play in steering column

various oil weeps

Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,209 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Both rear driveshaft sliding joint gaiters deteriorated

Front windscreen washers slightly weak

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear axle forward bushes deteriorating

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,125 miles

All front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Both front inner sills corroding

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear driveshaft sliding joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Rear axle forward bushes deteriorating

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing when wheel turned by hand

Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,312 miles

All front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

All tyres starting to wear on edges

Both front inner sills corroded

Both rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

General underside of vehicle corroded

Offside rear brake flexi hose ferrule corroding

Play in offside rear driveshaft outer universal joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Various oil leaks

Fail 13 Jul 2016 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower suspension arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

All tyres starting to wear on edges

Both front inner sills corroded

Both rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

General underside of vehicle corroded

Offside rear brake flexi hose ferrule corroding

Play in offside rear driveshaft outer universal joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Various oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,288 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 83,112 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,683 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,531 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 80,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 79,566 miles

Offside streering rack arm inner joint slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2008 79,552 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside streering rack arm inner joint slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2007 78,460 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 78,103 miles

slight freeplay/wear to offside rear hub bearing.

slight freeplay/wear to steering short shaft upper universal joint.

slight wear/freeplay to steering rack offside.

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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SLF 966L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SLF 966L, 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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SLF 966L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 March 1973.

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