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PHM 842L

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,110 mi
Last recorded32,110 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHM 842L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 32,110 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

THE UNDER SIDE HAS BEEN COVERED IN UNDER SEAL NOT ALLOWING FOR A FULL INSPECTION

Pass 18 Apr 2023 31,400 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,811 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear diff oil leaks

play at steering wheel

Fail 27 Jun 2017 29,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear diff oil leaks

play at steering wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre getting low

strong advise both rear sub frame bushes worn

Fail 18 Feb 2015 28,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s rear sub frame mountings worn

Pass 25 Jul 2013 26,919 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 26,916 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

strong advise tyre wall cracking n/s rear

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,253 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

strong advise ferrules on all brake hoses corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2012 26,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre walls cracking

strong advise ferrules on all brake hoses corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 25,717 miles

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

Electric fan does not seem to be working.

Rear tyre walls deteriorated and starting to perish.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,102 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

Fail 17 Jul 2010 25,094 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre walls perished

engine over heating

Pass 25 Jul 2009 24,368 miles

n/s front inner wing above x member corroded

n/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,421 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 22,574 miles

off side outer sill corrosion at front

Fail 23 May 2007 22,574 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side outer sill corrosion at front

Pass 6 May 2006 22,252 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 21,683 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 842L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 842L, 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 842L registered?

PHM 842L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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