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OWX 603M

1973 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,140 mi
Last recorded50,140 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWX 603M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,132 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,790 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,508 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,916 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside front chassis corroded just outside prescribed area

Offside front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak

oil leak from gearbox and rear axle

Fail 9 Jul 2012 45,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside front chassis corroded just outside prescribed area

Offside front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak

oil leak from gearbox and rear axle

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,853 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,103 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 45,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 43,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,288 miles

slight deterioration of rear suspention ruber bushes cracking

Pass 19 May 2006 43,241 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 43,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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OWX 603M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OWX 603M, 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 OWX 603M registered?

OWX 603M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 October 1973.

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