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SMW 58L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,374 mi
Last recorded38,374 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 58L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 38,374 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 37,452 miles

Both rear driveshaft rubber gaiters are in poor condition

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 37,085 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 35,709 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 35,709 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with the brake light (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 34,289 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft slide boot perished

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 34,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft slide boot perished

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 32,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 30,888 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,483 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,649 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 18,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2013 13,767 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 10,092 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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SMW 58L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SMW 58L, 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 SMW 58L registered?

SMW 58L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 June 1973.

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