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BWX 973S

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,686 mi
Last recorded77,686 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWX 973S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 77,686 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 77,685 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 76,905 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 76,845 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,290 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,492 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 62,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,426 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,887 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diff oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

diff oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 55,655 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 53,632 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,338 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,338 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,141 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 45,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 42,170 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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BWX 973S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWX 973S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWX 973S registered?

BWX 973S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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