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Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
slight oil leak from gearbox
slight oil leak from rear diff
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective
slight oil leak from gearbox
slight oil leak from rear diff
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
radiator in poor condition
nearside rear brake sticking on slighty
slight cracks in offside front lower ball joint cover
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
play in steering column
slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust joints
play in steering column
slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust joints
Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
blow from exhaust joins
sills, inner rear arches and other areas starting to rust
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
blow from exhaust joins
sills, inner rear arches and other areas starting to rust
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
bolt missing from alternator bracket
slight run-out on front brake discs
Beam image weak
Damp around steering rack
Small blow from exhaust
spare tyre flat
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Beam image weak
Damp around steering rack
Small blow from exhaust
spare tyre flat
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight fluid seepage from P.A.S.rack
crack os wing mirror
oil leak
play in column
rear diff damp
slight noise in rear diff/ bearings
slight play in rack
slight play in track rod ends
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack os wing mirror, †play in steering column, †slight play in rack, †slight play in track rod ends †oil leak †nail osf tyre †rear diff damp †slight noise rear wheel bearings/diff
rust appearing in various places
How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?
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VAI 608 is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 VAI 608, 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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VAI 608 is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 31 December 1973.
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