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OPU 8M

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,246 mi
Last recorded82,246 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPU 8M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 82,246 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Rears flash slightly with Indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rubber Fuel hoses Deteriorated and Perishing

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 82,138 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes slightly with Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rubber Fuel Hoses Deteriorated and Perishing

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,769 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,468 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 74,606 miles

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 74,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,525 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 74,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,439 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 74,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OPU 8M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OPU 8M, 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 OPU 8M registered?

OPU 8M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 20 September 1973.

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