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XVX 1L

1973 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,216 mi
Last recorded35,216 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVX 1L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 35,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 34,348 miles

Front Oil leak steering rack ()

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

Fail 9 May 2018 34,348 miles

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

Front Oil leak steering rack ()

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

Pass 12 May 2017 33,506 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 20 May 2016 33,095 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 33,079 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,865 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 32,865 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,760 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,760 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,454 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 32,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,816 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,813 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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XVX 1L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVX 1L, 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 XVX 1L registered?

XVX 1L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 January 1973.

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