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VXA 93

1973 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

7,859 mi
Last recorded7,859 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXA 93
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 7,859 miles

nearside front floor corroded and has small hole near outrigger

offside front floor corroded and has small hole near outrigger

offside rear floor corroded and holed

Fail 2 Oct 2025 7,859 miles

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

nearside front floor corroded and has small hole near outrigger

offside front floor corroded and has small hole near outrigger

offside rear floor corroded and holed

Pass 25 May 2023 7,031 miles

both front floors corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 7,031 miles

Direction indicator not working offside wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose wheel loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front floors corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 5,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 4,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 4,825 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 2,346 miles

underside waxoiled not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2018 709 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,571 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 9,563 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking PIPE (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 8,086 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 6,833 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,070 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 5,665 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure and also close to power steering pump

o/s headlight aim weak

Fail 23 May 2012 5,664 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure and also close to power steerong pump

o/s headlight aim weak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,465 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 96,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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VXA 93 is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VXA 93, 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 VXA 93 registered?

VXA 93 is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is VXA 93 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXA 93 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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