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VCX 973J

1970 Triumph Stag

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,455 mi
Last recorded63,455 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Triumph Stag57,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCX 973J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,455 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,431 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,423 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 63,423 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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VCX 973J is a 1970 Triumph Stag in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 57,238 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 VCX 973J, 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 56 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCX 973J registered?

VCX 973J is a 1970 Triumph Stag, first registered on 27 August 1970.

Is VCX 973J safe to buy?

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