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PTE 208M

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,822 mi
Last recorded6,822 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTE 208M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 6,822 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 103,389 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42 miles

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

front suspension seems to be high and hard

wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,494 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 96,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever difficult to apply

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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PTE 208M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PTE 208M, 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 PTE 208M registered?

PTE 208M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is PTE 208M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTE 208M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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