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WHJ 538M

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

982 mi
Last recorded982 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 538M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 982 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 95,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,385 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 87,771 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,432 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,173 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 75,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,165 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,158 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,103 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 64,228 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,926 miles

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

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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WHJ 538M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WHJ 538M, 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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What year was WHJ 538M registered?

WHJ 538M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 18 September 1973.

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