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SLT 680L

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,063 mi
Last recorded24,063 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLT 680L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 24,063 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 19,680 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 19,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Steering rack insecure rack mounting bolt not secure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,231 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 16,598 miles

hazards fast?

Fail 28 Jul 2015 16,597 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery strap not very good

hazards fast?

o/s/f link rod slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Fail 15 Jun 2015 16,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,001 miles

Minor water leak from lower radiator hose

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 16,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Minor water leak from lower radiator hose

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 13,555 miles

Engine oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Mar 2011 13,045 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Feb 2010 7,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 4,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 3,143 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 2,748 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 2,231 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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SLT 680L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SLT 680L, 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 SLT 680L registered?

SLT 680L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 July 1973.

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