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VAI 608

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,775 mi
Last recorded89,775 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAI 608
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 89,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 86,814 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 24 Nov 2021 86,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,743 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 86,743 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 86,700 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,677 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,667 miles

nearside rear brake sticking on slighty

slight cracks in offside front lower ball joint cover

Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering column

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust joints

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,641 miles

play in steering column

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust joints

Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,637 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 86,637 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 86,630 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 86,621 miles

blow from exhaust joins

sills, inner rear arches and other areas starting to rust

Fail 21 Sep 2011 86,621 miles

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

blow from exhaust joins

sills, inner rear arches and other areas starting to rust

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,559 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 86,556 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

bolt missing from alternator bracket

slight run-out on front brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2009 80,233 miles

Beam image weak

Damp around steering rack

Small blow from exhaust

spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Oct 2009 80,230 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Beam image weak

Damp around steering rack

Small blow from exhaust

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Oct 2008 86,183 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight fluid seepage from P.A.S.rack

Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,101 miles

crack os wing mirror

oil leak

play in column

rear diff damp

slight noise in rear diff/ bearings

slight play in rack

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 25 Sep 2007 86,082 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

crack os wing mirror, †play in steering column, †slight play in rack, †slight play in track rod ends †oil leak †nail osf tyre †rear diff damp †slight noise rear wheel bearings/diff

rust appearing in various places

Pass 29 Sep 2006 85,385 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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VAI 608 is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VAI 608, 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 VAI 608 registered?

VAI 608 is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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