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VAL 404L

1973 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,845 mi
Last recorded99,845 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAL 404L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 99,845 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,194 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,936 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,757 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,439 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,192 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,234 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 94,132 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 93,075 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 93,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,993 miles

nearside rear under sill week

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,678 miles

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Jul 2012 91,567 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 90,671 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 89,428 miles

rust forming on n/s inner sill

rust forming on o/s inner sill

Pass 6 Aug 2009 89,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,884 miles

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

vin plate missing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 87,644 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 87,642 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 11 Aug 2006 85,664 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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VAL 404L is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Red with a 3,500cc 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 VAL 404L, 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 VAL 404L registered?

VAL 404L is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 24 May 1973.

Is VAL 404L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAL 404L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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