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BBZ 123

1973 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,009 mi
Last recorded91,009 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 123
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 89,303 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 89,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,271 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BBZ 123 is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BBZ 123, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBZ 123 registered?

BBZ 123 is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 14 September 1973.

Is BBZ 123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 123 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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