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JKL 340L

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

23,049 mi
Last recorded23,049 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 340L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 23,049 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight. ()

Fail 10 Mar 2026 23,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight. ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 22,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 22,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 21,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Possible slight fuel leak from pressure regulator.

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 20,368 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 19,721 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,844 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 18,316 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING COLUMN TOP MOUNT

Fail 22 Jun 2018 18,316 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FROM PETROL PUMP IN BOOT (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT WEAR TO STEERING COLUMN TOP MOUNT

Pass 16 May 2017 18,063 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTTS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

HEADLIGHT BEAM IMAGES POOR DUE TO FOGGED HEADLIGHTS

Pass 18 May 2016 17,828 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS FOGGED

PASSENGER DOOR HAS INTERMITTANT OPENING FAULT FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,516 miles

Slight fogging to both dip beam units .

Slight play in steering colum upper bush .

Fail 1 May 2015 17,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

both headlights fogged

slight play to top steering column at steering wheel

Pass 8 May 2014 17,148 miles

head lights misted

slight play to rack os

slight play/wear to top steering column bush (steering wheel)

Pass 8 May 2013 16,727 miles

slight play to osf wheel bearing

slight play to rack os

Fail 3 May 2013 16,727 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

slight play to osf wheel bearing

slight play to rack os

Pass 30 May 2012 16,466 miles

N/S/F coil spring touching inner wing on full left lock .

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Steering rack worn .

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

Fail 23 May 2012 16,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F coil spring touching inner wing on full left lock .

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Steering rack worn .

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,128 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 16,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,863 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in steering rack

nearside main beam aim low

Fail 10 Feb 2009 15,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in steering rack

nearside main beam aim low

Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,257 miles

steering rack has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,873 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 14,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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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JKL 340L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 JKL 340L, 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.

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JKL 340L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 April 1973.

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