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NES 869M

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

24,187 mi
Last recorded24,187 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNES 869M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 24,187 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 24,060 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 19,847 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,313 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 19,313 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 18,695 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 18,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 17,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,844 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 16,839 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,655 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 14,653 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,958 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 12,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,859 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 10,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 9,612 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 9,612 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

front and rear propshaft universal joints worn

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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NES 869M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NES 869M, 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 NES 869M registered?

NES 869M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 November 1973.

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