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VBX 189L

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,334 mi
Last recorded72,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBX 189L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,334 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 71,818 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play + slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 71,818 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play + slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 70,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 70,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 69,690 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 69,334 miles

Indicators slow

O/S rack end has play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column has play

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

indicators slow

steering column has slight play

Fail 20 May 2014 68,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

indicators slow

steering column has slight play

Pass 23 May 2013 68,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,620 miles

Both front wheel bearings noisey but not rough at time of test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle leaking?

Slight oil leak?

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 5 May 2011 67,005 miles

Both front wheel bearings noisey but no roughness at time of test

Gearbox oil leaks

Grommet to offside rear floor pan needs resealing

Rear differential seals leaking

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Slight play to top steering coloum bush

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front wheel bearings noisey but no roughness at time of test

Gearbox oil leaks

Grommet to offside rear floor pan needs resealing

Rear differential seals leaking

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Slight play to top steering coloum bush

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2010 66,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Slight play to offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 May 2010 66,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Slight play to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,757 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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VBX 189L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBX 189L, 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 VBX 189L registered?

VBX 189L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 March 1973.

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