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SPD 198L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,050 mi
Last recorded45,050 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 198L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 43,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 41,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2014 41,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack in treads

Fail 17 May 2014 41,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack in treads

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,530 miles

Oil leak from back axle

Slight play in steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 38,530 miles

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

Oil leak from back axle

Slight play in steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 38,118 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 38,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 37,938 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 37,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 37,563 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,527 miles

Corrosion forming on both sills.

paly in steering rack.

rear wishbone bushes worn.

Fail 18 Sep 2006 37,526 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion forming on both sills.

play in steerin rack

rear wishbone bushes worn.

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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SPD 198L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPD 198L, 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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SPD 198L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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