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TFE 234L

1973 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,223 mi
Last recorded74,223 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFE 234L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,223 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 73,326 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 73,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,991 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,659 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 70,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,865 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,184 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,202 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,210 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 64,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,671 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 62,671 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,303 miles

ADVISE o/s/r brake binding on

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,287 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 61,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,039 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,410 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,311 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 54,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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TFE 234L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFE 234L, 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 TFE 234L registered?

TFE 234L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 February 1973.

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