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POR 818M

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,230 mi
Last recorded74,230 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 818M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 74,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 71,415 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 70,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 68,796 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack damp but no obvious leak

Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,330 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,527 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 57,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,706 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 66,486 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 66,259 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 65,468 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,257 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 64,912 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 63,020 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,021 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

braided steel brake hoses fitted front & rear

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

play in steering rack o/s inner joint

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

wiper blades splitting; n/s smearing

Fail 10 Apr 2008 62,021 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

braided steel brake hoses fitted front & rear

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

play in steering rack o/s inner joint

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

wiper blades splitting; n/s smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2007 61,600 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006

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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POR 818M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POR 818M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was POR 818M registered?

POR 818M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 October 1973.

Is POR 818M safe to buy?

The MOT history for POR 818M shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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