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TGC 259L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,969 mi
Last recorded94,969 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 259L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,969 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 94,951 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 94,605 miles

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 93,945 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front valence corroded but not in perscribed area

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,489 miles

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

all four wheels show signs of brakes bein blead

Pass 2 Mar 2006 93,067 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside headlamp aim at upper limit

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2006 93,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside headlamp aim at upper limit

play in offside of steering rack

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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TGC 259L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TGC 259L, 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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What year was TGC 259L registered?

TGC 259L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is TGC 259L safe to buy?

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