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TGU 170L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,314 mi
Last recorded56,314 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 170L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,314 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 56,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 54,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2015 54,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 51,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 51,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,537 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2012 48,537 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 46,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 46,952 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 46,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 45,614 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 45,612 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TGU 170L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TGU 170L, 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 TGU 170L registered?

TGU 170L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 4 June 1973.

Is TGU 170L safe to buy?

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