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SOU 863

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,443 mi
Last recorded34,443 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOU 863
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2016 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

steering rack has slight play

water leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 1 Jun 2013 34,225 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 25 Aug 2011 33,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

chrome sills fitted

headlight just in limits

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,773 miles

headlight just in limits

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

chrome sills fitted

Pass 10 May 2010 32,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

extensive welding repairs done previosly all heavily blacked

stainles oversills fitted both sides

tie rod rubber cotton spools (4) to roll bar cracking but intact

Pass 8 May 2009 31,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

extensive welding repairs done previously all heavily blacked

nearsidelower ball joint perishing

stainless steel oversills fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,301 miles

chrome oversills fitted

extensive repairs to underside done all heavily blacked

Fail 23 Jul 2008 31,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

chrome oversills fitted

extensive repairs to underside done all heavily blacked

offside front floor corner starting to rust

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various welding repairs dopne to underside all appear ok and heavily black painted

Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,218 miles

underside and floor parts have been repaired by welding and heavily black painted all okay on tapping on test

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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SOU 863 is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SOU 863, 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 SOU 863 registered?

SOU 863 is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is SOU 863 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOU 863 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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