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PHM 718L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,419 mi
Last recorded21,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHM 718L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 21,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wing rusted

Offside Rear handbrake weaker/slower to operate

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 21,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing rusted

Offside Rear handbrake weaker/slower to operate

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 20,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 20,600 miles

Electrical wiring insecure centre console and N/S/F foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also wet (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 20,600 miles

Electrical wiring insecure centre console and N/S/F foot well (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also wet (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front floor corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 20,280 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off n/s held on with tie wraps (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearing limits (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rack gaiter misting with oil

Offside hand brake cable touching exhaust

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 20,277 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off n/s held on with tie wraps (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearing limits (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rack gaiter misting with oil

Offside hand brake cable touching exhaust

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 18,610 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated misting of oil (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating and perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,633 miles

movement in near side front wheel bearing

movement on both sides of steering rack

wiring loose under car

Fail 26 Oct 2016 17,633 miles

Side repeater not working near side front (1.4.A.2c)

movement in near side front wheel bearing

movement on both sides of steering rack

wiring loose under car

Pass 2 Oct 2014 16,705 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,490 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2012 16,138 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 16,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,504 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,651 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 11,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,724 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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PHM 718L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHM 718L, 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 PHM 718L registered?

PHM 718L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 23 March 1973.

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