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SAO 454M

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,861 mi
Last recorded76,861 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAO 454M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 76,861 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,161 miles

Area behind front lower panel rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,159 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Area behind front lower panel rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,000 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,563 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,149 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,833 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 69,344 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,148 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 69,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 69,079 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 69,076 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 68,993 miles

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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SAO 454M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SAO 454M, 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 SAO 454M registered?

SAO 454M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 4 October 1973.

Is SAO 454M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAO 454M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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