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UYU 742M

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,403 mi
Last recorded78,403 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYU 742M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,403 miles

all tyres perished

fuel line perished

slight corrosion to inner sills

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,159 miles

Front Slight cracking on tyre sidewalls

Offside low reading on parking brake

Fail 19 Jul 2017 75,159 miles

Front Slight cracking on tyre sidewalls

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside low reading on parking brake

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,877 miles

All tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 73,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,469 miles

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

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

n/s beam image detoriated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,481 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 69,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,429 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 66,429 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 66,117 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 66,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,306 miles

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

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

osr nsr body mounts slight ware on rubber mounts

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,399 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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UYU 742M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UYU 742M, 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 UYU 742M registered?

UYU 742M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 November 1973.

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