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THN 888L

1973 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,745 mi
Last recorded62,745 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHN 888L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 62,745 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,538 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,059 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2009 62,052 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,826 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 61,826 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 61,504 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 61,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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THN 888L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 THN 888L, 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 THN 888L registered?

THN 888L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is THN 888L safe to buy?

The MOT history for THN 888L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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