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UOA 229L

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,550 mi
Last recorded93,550 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 229L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,550 miles

some dampness at offside of steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2015 93,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

some dampness at offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,450 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 93,450 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,320 miles

n/s/r seat belt not fitted.

starter motor intermittantly n/w.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 93,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

starter motor intermittantly n/w.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,811 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 92,627 miles

wipers slow,ignition light n/w,starter motor intermittantly n/w,some smoke emits from exhaust,temperature gauge n/w,low brake fluid warning light n/w.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 92,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

wipers slow,ignition light n/w,starter motor intermittantly n/w,some smoke emits from exhaust,temperature gauge n/w,low brake fluid warning light n/w.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 91,556 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 91,550 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 91,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,524 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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UOA 229L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UOA 229L, 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 UOA 229L registered?

UOA 229L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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