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APU 33L

1973 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,827 mi
Last recorded20,827 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPU 33L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 20,827 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 6,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 4,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 2,812 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 May 2015 2,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 1,294 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 1,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 1,198 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 1,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres are badly perished.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 1,039 miles

Both front tyres are quite badly cracked and perished.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 662 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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APU 33L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 APU 33L, 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 APU 33L registered?

APU 33L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 April 1973.

Is APU 33L safe to buy?

The MOT history for APU 33L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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