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WRT 478M

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,086 mi
Last recorded99,086 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRT 478M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,086 miles

slight oil dampness on steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2016 99,080 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

slight oil dampness on steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2015 98,923 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 98,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 98,743 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 98,742 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

WIREING BY STEERING SHAFT NEEDS ATTENTION

Pass 28 May 2013 98,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 98,344 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 97,839 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 97,307 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 97,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 97,083 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 96,888 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 96,501 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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WRT 478M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WRT 478M, 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 WRT 478M registered?

WRT 478M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 6 November 1973.

Is WRT 478M safe to buy?

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