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SPD 356L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,697 mi
Last recorded81,697 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 356L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 81,696 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 80,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 80,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 80,437 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,739 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,697 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2014 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 74,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 74,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f outrigger starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,745 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2008 72,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 72,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SPD 356L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Red 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 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 SPD 356L, 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 SPD 356L registered?

SPD 356L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 10 July 1973.

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