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XGC 733M

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,521 mi
Last recorded97,521 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 733M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,521 miles

corrosion inner sills, chassis rails & front floor

corrosion offside rear floor around rear subframe mounting

front & rear inner wheel arches corroded

nail offside rear tyre

oil leak

patch repair to nearside rear inner sill heavily under-sealed

power steering rack & pipes damp - possible fluid leak

slight corrosion both rear outer arches

slight damage offside door step

Fail 20 Jun 2017 97,502 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion inner sills, chassis rails & front floor

corrosion offside rear floor around rear subframe mounting

front & rear inner wheel arches corroded

nail offside rear tyre

oil leak

power steering rack & pipes damp - possible fluid leak

slight corrosion both rear outer arches

slight damage offside door step

Pass 25 May 2016 95,728 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 95,725 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 29 May 2015 94,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 May 2015 94,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2014 93,715 miles

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

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

rear shock bushes perrished.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 21 May 2014

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

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

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

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

rear shock bushes perrished.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 27 May 2011 91,119 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has been heavly repaired and undersealed.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 89,574 miles

power steering pipe damp with oil

Fail 9 May 2009 89,546 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

poor standard of rpairs (welding ) COVERED WITH UNDER SEAL

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE DAMAGED AND LEAKING

Pass 13 May 2008 88,529 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 88,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 85,721 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 84,080 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 84,072 miles

Nearside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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XGC 733M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XGC 733M, 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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XGC 733M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 4 December 1973.

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