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OPC 85L

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,081 mi
Last recorded52,081 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 85L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 52,081 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 51,577 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,577 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,577 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 51,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Jun 2014 51,577 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,437 miles

slight distortion to nearside front brake disc

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,110 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,062 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 46,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lateral movement at steering wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,268 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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OPC 85L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OPC 85L, 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 OPC 85L registered?

OPC 85L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 January 1973.

Is OPC 85L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPC 85L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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