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JJF 335L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,728 mi
Last recorded26,728 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJF 335L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 26,728 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 26,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 25,487 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 24,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 24,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 22,719 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 21,963 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 19,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 17,886 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 17,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 16,855 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 16,850 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by seat anchorage (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 16,202 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 13,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack mounting slightly worn out

Fail 12 Nov 2014 13,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack mounting slightly worn out

Pass 4 Nov 2013 11,553 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 11,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 9,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 9,452 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 8,410 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 7,822 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 7,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 7,709 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 7,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 7,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 7,342 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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JJF 335L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 JJF 335L, 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 JJF 335L registered?

JJF 335L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is JJF 335L safe to buy?

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