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LFD 683L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

8,125 mi
Last recorded8,125 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFD 683L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 8,125 miles

Minor exhaust leak on joints

Pass 21 Jun 2021 7,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 7,273 miles

Nearside front chassis rail has slight corrosion.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 6,155 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 6,132 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 5,864 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

offside front seat - slight play in runners

Fail 30 May 2015 5,864 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

offside front seat - slight play in runners

Pass 21 May 2014 5,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust rubber split but still adequately supported

Fail 21 May 2014 5,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust rubber split but still adequately supported

Pass 13 May 2013 4,052 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 3,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 3,464 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 2,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 2,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

exhaust emits white smoke

exhaust rubbers are perrished

Pass 14 Mar 2008 99,402 miles

Slight play in rear arm inner bushes,nearside undersill weakened by corroion

Fail 23 Feb 2008 99,345 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 94,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 94,750 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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LFD 683L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LFD 683L, 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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What year was LFD 683L registered?

LFD 683L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 21 March 1973.

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