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TGC 187L

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,298 mi
Last recorded92,298 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 187L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 92,298 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,477 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 91,126 miles

o/s front tyre cracking

slight play in upper column bush

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,124 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

under vehicle as been under sealed

Fail 2 Mar 2013 91,050 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front inner wings weak

Front seat belts slow to retract

Heavy ammounts of surface corrosion to rear floor

Inner sills to floor impossible to gauge structual intregtary due to heavey ammounts of underseal/seam sealer

Little movement in handbrake arms

N/S sill spot welded O/S sill seam welded

various welding repairs which are covered with underseal and seam sealer

Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,050 miles

Front inner wings weak

Front seat belts slow to retract

Heavy ammounts of surface corrosion to rear floor

Inner sills to floor impossible to gauge structual intregtary due to heavey ammounts of underseal/seam sealer

Little movement in handbrake arms

N/S sill spot welded O/S sill seam welded

various welding repairs which are covered with underseal and seam sealer

Pass 14 Dec 2010 90,912 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 90,912 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 90,899 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle and rear exhaust insecure

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 3 May 2006 90,834 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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TGC 187L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White 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 TGC 187L, 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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TGC 187L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 April 1973.

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