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VDL 868

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,639 mi
Last recorded35,639 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 868
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 35,639 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 35,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 35,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,600 miles

excessive underseal used had to assess under body

light surface corrosion to both front brake disc

low tickover

slight damage to near side front metal brake pipe going into flexy hose

slight play in off side front inner steering arm

slight smoke on tick over

under body corrosion to front to rear and both rear chassis rails.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,598 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

excessive underseal used had to assess under body

light surface corrosion to both front brake disc

slight damage to near side front metal brake pipe going into flexy hose

slight play in off side front inner steering arm

slight smoke on tick over

under body corrosion to front to rear and both rear chassis rails.

Pass 9 May 2007 35,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,010 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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VDL 868 is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDL 868, 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 VDL 868 registered?

VDL 868 is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 April 1973.

Is VDL 868 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDL 868 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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