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ULW 691M

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,556 mi
Last recorded1,556 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULW 691M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 1,556 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 1,131 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 1,131 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 810 miles

n/s/f hub slight movement

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2013 791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front engine mounting securing bolt appears loose - mounting not insecure as failsafe design

offisde rear and both front tyres appear very old with perishing to sidewalls/treads - early replacement recommended

offside rear inner wheel arch appears repaired with repairs covered in underseal/protective materials

sill covers fitted

slight play in both front hub bearings

surface corrosion to underside panels and components

transmission slight fluid leak and transmission pipes poorly secured

Pass 25 Feb 2012 382 miles

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

front anti-roll bar links perished

Fail 25 Feb 2012 382 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

front anti-roll bar links perished

Pass 3 Nov 2010 380 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 380 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front bottom arms bushes pulling out

both front wheel bearing slight play

front anti roll bar link bushes perished with play

front panal corrioned with bad repairs

gearbox box leaking

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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ULW 691M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ULW 691M, 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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ULW 691M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 October 1973.

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