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SBH 505L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,688 mi
Last recorded60,688 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBH 505L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 60,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 59,731 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 59,542 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,736 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,384 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 58,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,906 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,726 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,185 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 57,185 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,139 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,030 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,220 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 56,220 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,936 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 55,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,589 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,589 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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SBH 505L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SBH 505L, 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 SBH 505L registered?

SBH 505L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 16 March 1973.

Is SBH 505L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBH 505L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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