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PYA 449L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,557 mi
Last recorded64,557 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYA 449L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 64,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 63,925 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 63,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 63,222 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 62,618 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Fail 12 May 2022 62,618 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe Pipe clip missing next to steering shaft UJ (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 61,865 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 60,054 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 60,041 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,852 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,583 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 58,579 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 57,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 57,896 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,647 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 57,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,926 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,684 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,563 miles

Exhaust stud missing from offside down pipe flange

Movement in steering rack rubber mountings

Offside inner main beam headlight loose

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,432 miles

Beam images poor on both headlights

Oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear axle

Play in offside steering rack

Stud missing from the offside exhaust flange

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,260 miles

offside outer sill starting to corrode

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,690 miles

both outer sills corroding

brake fluid level low

gearbox oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2006 50,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low

gearbox oil leak

surface corrosion to both outer sills

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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PYA 449L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 60,660 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PYA 449L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYA 449L registered?

PYA 449L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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