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REG 5

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,773 mi
Last recorded99,773 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREG 5
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 99,773 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 99,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,406 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 99,375 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front inner arch corrosion at front

offside front inner arch corrosion at front

Fail 22 Apr 2019 99,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front inner arch corrosion at front

offside front inner arch corrosion at front

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,147 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,402 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 97,393 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leaks

underside coated in fresh underseal

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,429 miles

Nearside front and rear brakes binding

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency only just met

noise from steering

oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2015 95,650 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2015 95,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2014 94,619 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 93,947 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 93,517 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 92,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,204 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 90,235 miles

front pads on limit.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,805 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 86,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 84,461 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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REG 5 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 85%.

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 REG 5, 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 REG 5 registered?

REG 5 is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 30 November 1973.

Is REG 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REG 5 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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