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OPE 70L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,370 mi
Last recorded44,370 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPE 70L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 44,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 41,854 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,394 miles

front number plate cracked

rear tyres perished

rear wheels binding

underside coated in underseal

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,364 miles

Advise offside outersill starting to corrode !

Advise rear chassis starting to corrode !

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,310 miles

Advise front flexi brake hoses could do with replacing !

Advise rear chassis starting to corrode !

Advise rear flexi brake pipes metal furrles starting to corrode !

Fail 19 Sep 2007 41,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode. †front outriggers starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,265 miles

flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode. †front outriggers starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Sep 2006

advise floor / chassis starting to corode !

advise front number plate slight damage !

Pass 9 Aug 2005 41,127 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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OPE 70L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OPE 70L, 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

How do I check the history of OPE 70L?

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What year was OPE 70L registered?

OPE 70L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is OPE 70L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPE 70L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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