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DFM 141L

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,952 mi
Last recorded35,952 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFM 141L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 35,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from prop shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 34,776 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 33,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,929 miles

some welding repairs floor to sill sections undersealed hard to assess but look historical and sound

Pass 7 Jun 2022 30,441 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 28,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 27,587 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 25,905 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 22,642 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play lower (2.1.5)

Fail 3 May 2016 22,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play lower (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,737 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,942 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,432 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2012 19,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,494 miles

Offside rear drive shaft universal joint has slight play.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,431 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,678 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 16,638 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,903 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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DFM 141L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DFM 141L, 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 DFM 141L registered?

DFM 141L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is DFM 141L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFM 141L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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