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SMA 500L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,770 mi
Last recorded98,770 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMA 500L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,770 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 98,767 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holled inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 98,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Vehicle structure holed, (next to exhaust) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holled inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,276 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 96,275 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,067 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 96,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid switch broken (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,056 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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SMA 500L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SMA 500L, 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 SMA 500L registered?

SMA 500L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 5 June 1973.

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