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UOA 173L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

52,075 mi
Last recorded52,075 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 173L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front front wing and sill corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 52,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front door corroded

Offside Front front wing and sill corroded

Rear rear exhaust rubber mounts broken

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,717 miles

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

both front tyres tread low on inner edges

both rear light lenses deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mountings broken

Fail 9 Aug 2016 51,715 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres tread low on inner edges

both rear light lenses deteriorated

rear exhaust rubber mountings broken

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,606 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust rubbers split

rear exhaust rubbers split

Fail 14 Aug 2015 51,583 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,289 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

both rear light units deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 51,289 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

both rear light units deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 51,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front floor and out rigger excessively corroded but not within a perscribed area

Pass 20 May 2011 50,802 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 48,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 May 2009 48,735 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 47,854 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,798 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from oil pressure switch onto exhaust

Fail 27 Jun 2006 47,798 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

oil leak from oil pressure switch onto exhaust

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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UOA 173L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UOA 173L, 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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UOA 173L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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