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TUA 403M

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

41,380 mi
Last recorded41,380 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUA 403M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 41,380 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 41,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 41,099 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 40,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,192 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 38,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,331 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,174 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 37,174 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings loose on shaft (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,379 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,416 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,319 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play ALMOST FAIL CRITERIA (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 28,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play ALMOST FAIL CRITERIA (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,624 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 24,565 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,102 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 19,416 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 19,416 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 14,643 miles

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

nearside front seat not fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 14,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front seat not fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,926 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 9,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 5,834 miles

front bumper removed leaving brackets exposed which may be dangerous to other road users/pedestrians

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2010 5,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2009 3,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 2,251 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,509 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 97,632 miles

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

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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TUA 403M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 TUA 403M, 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 TUA 403M registered?

TUA 403M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 November 1973.

Is TUA 403M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUA 403M shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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