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XXA 551M

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,102 mi
Last recorded54,102 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXA 551M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 54,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 54,003 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 53,879 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 53,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 53,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,250 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,900 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,959 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 51,581 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,446 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 51,415 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,344 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,297 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 51,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,263 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,212 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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XXA 551M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XXA 551M, 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 XXA 551M registered?

XXA 551M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 December 1973.

Is XXA 551M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XXA 551M shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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