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5042 RU

1974 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,227 mi
Last recorded78,227 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5042 RU
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 78,227 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,814 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Apr 2007 77,814 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 77,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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5042 RU is a 1974 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,450 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 5042 RU, 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 52 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 5042 RU registered?

5042 RU is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is 5042 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5042 RU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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