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VLB 368M

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,863 mi
Last recorded76,863 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLB 368M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 76,863 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,554 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2023 50,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2015 50,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both door mirrors very loose fitment

Fail 6 Jan 2015 60,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,189 miles

Oil leak

corrosion forming to both rear springs

fuel filler cap broken but still seals

rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2013 46,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion forming to both rear springs

fuel filler cap broken but still seals

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,836 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VLB 368M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLB 368M, 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 VLB 368M registered?

VLB 368M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 31 August 1973.

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