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YTC 229L

1973 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,446 mi
Last recorded78,446 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTC 229L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 78,446 miles

drivers door mirror glass broken and affecting view (not obligatory)

slight undulation on both sidewalls of each tyre due to manufacturing process

Fail 30 May 2017 78,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door mirror glass broken and affecting view (not obligatory)

slight undulation on both sidewalls of each tyre due to manufacturing process

Pass 27 May 2016 76,932 miles

both front shock absorber boots split

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perishing/splitting

Pass 18 Oct 2014 76,179 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 75,572 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2012 74,008 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2011 72,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,187 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 67,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 66,375 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 65,710 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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YTC 229L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YTC 229L, 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 YTC 229L registered?

YTC 229L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is YTC 229L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTC 229L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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