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PTA 233M

1974 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,073 mi
Last recorded150,073 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTA 233M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 150,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 149,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 149,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 149,068 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 148,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 148,033 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 146,833 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 145,716 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 144,866 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 144,866 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 144,400 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel lower reading near side rear (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 143,533 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 143,057 miles

slight play in steering column uj slight play in upper column bush

Pass 16 Mar 2013 142,123 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 140,424 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 138,063 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 134,909 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 129,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 125,598 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 118,142 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 118,142 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,655 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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PTA 233M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,450 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 PTA 233M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PTA 233M registered?

PTA 233M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 March 1974.

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