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SUR 579M

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUR 579M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 99,477 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2025 99,289 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 98,186 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,243 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 93,087 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 91,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 91,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 90,658 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 90,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 89,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 88,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,040 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 86,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering column top bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2011 86,125 miles

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering column top bearing has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2010 85,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 83,010 miles

Both front headlamp reflectors starting corrode.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight leak in power steering.

Slight play in rear drive shafts.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 80,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 77,798 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 75,879 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

both track rod end boots split

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

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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SUR 579M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SUR 579M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SUR 579M registered?

SUR 579M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 October 1973.

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