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PDX 274M

1973 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,980 mi
Last recorded99,980 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDX 274M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 99,980 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 98,724 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 97,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,060 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 96,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,753 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside floor corroded

nearside front floor corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear brake readings only just balanced

Fail 18 Jun 2012 89,916 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside floor corroded

nearside front floor corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear brake readings only just balanced

Pass 16 Jun 2011 87,151 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside & offside frontfloors/inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside ball joint rubber split

Nearside floor corroded

Nearside front chassis leg corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 87,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside & offside frontfloors/inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside ball joint rubber split

Nearside floor corroded

Nearside front chassis leg corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,065 miles

Both offside tyres inner edges wearing low

Front panel corroded

Nearside front chassis leg corroded

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

Offside inner wheel arch/ floor slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 85,060 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Both offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Front panel & nearside front chassis leg corroded

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

Offside inner wheel arch/ floor corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 83,121 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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PDX 274M 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 76.5%.

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 PDX 274M, 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 PDX 274M registered?

PDX 274M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 September 1973.

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