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WPH 803M

1973 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,146 mi
Last recorded102,146 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPH 803M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 102,146 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 99,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 97,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 96,796 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 96,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,267 miles

Hazards not working

Some slight play in offside steering rack tie rod

Washers could be better

Fail 24 Aug 2019 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Hazards not working

Some slight play in offside steering rack tie rod

Washers could be better

Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,253 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 94,253 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 93,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,889 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,535 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 90,535 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,571 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 89,571 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,757 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 86,757 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,225 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,096 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 81,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

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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WPH 803M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WPH 803M, 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 WPH 803M registered?

WPH 803M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 November 1973.

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