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GKO 118L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Maroon Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,155 mi
Last recorded99,155 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKO 118L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 99,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 98,094 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,788 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,082 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 97,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubber mounts heavily cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2017 96,451 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 96,451 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,868 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,067 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 95,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,309 miles

Slight coolant leak from headgasket externally.

Slight drag from offside rear brake.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,613 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both lower ball joint gaiters perished

washers poor

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,898 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 87,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 87,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 86,247 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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GKO 118L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Maroon with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 60,660 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKO 118L, 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 53 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 GKO 118L registered?

GKO 118L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 11 January 1973.

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The MOT history for GKO 118L shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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