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VBY 593L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

15,803 mi
Last recorded15,803 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 593L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 15,803 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 15,593 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 15,587 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 15,549 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater inoperative

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 15,312 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 15,305 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,286 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 14,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 14,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,828 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 13,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,290 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 13,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,195 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 12,688 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 12,688 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,093 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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VBY 593L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VBY 593L, 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 VBY 593L registered?

VBY 593L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 May 1973.

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