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VDH 189M

1973 Triumph Stag

Orange Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,182 mi
Last recorded89,182 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDH 189M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,182 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,080 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 88,443 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 88,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 87,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 86,838 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,279 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 85,705 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 85,455 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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VDH 189M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Orange with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDH 189M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VDH 189M registered?

VDH 189M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is VDH 189M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDH 189M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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