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XXD 555M

1973 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,435 mi
Last recorded93,435 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXD 555M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,435 miles

Front crossmember corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 93,401 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,173 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,861 miles

oil leak from diff and gearbox

Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,205 miles

diff oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 92,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

diff oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,771 miles

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

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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XXD 555M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXD 555M, 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 XXD 555M registered?

XXD 555M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is XXD 555M safe to buy?

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