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VBY 45L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,553 mi
Last recorded97,553 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 45L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 97,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 96,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 95,409 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 94,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 93,075 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,369 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions are lean (0.20%) advise this to be tuned

front brake pads are over 50% worn

minor engine oil leak

offside front wheel bearing needs adjustment

slight movement in rear shockabsorber lower bushes

various metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2007 91,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 91,306 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 91,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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VBY 45L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 60,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 45L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VBY 45L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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