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XGC 962M

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,930 mi
Last recorded69,930 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 962M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 69,930 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,994 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 67,994 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 66,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,913 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 66,913 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure Interior mirror loose (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,609 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,344 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,234 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,744 miles

Nearside Front bushes worn

Offside Front bushes worn

Offside Front floor pan

Pass 10 Oct 2006 63,535 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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XGC 962M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 60,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XGC 962M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XGC 962M registered?

XGC 962M is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is XGC 962M safe to buy?

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