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JFN 878L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,181 mi
Last recorded5,181 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFN 878L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 5,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 4,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 4,749 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 4,252 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 3,184 miles

Offside Front shock absorber insert has slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2022 3,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber insert has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2020 26,019 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 23,784 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 22,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside floor is corroded & holed

Fail 21 Dec 2017 22,785 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside floor is corroded & holed

Pass 28 Jan 2016 21,094 miles

Steering colum movement between shaft and steering wheel

boot floor is corroded & holed

Fail 22 Jan 2016 21,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

boot floor is corroded & holed

Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,298 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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JFN 878L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JFN 878L, 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 JFN 878L registered?

JFN 878L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 26 January 1973.

Is JFN 878L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFN 878L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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