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5 TRG

1974 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,749 mi
Last recorded95,749 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 TRG
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 95,749 miles

Nearside Rear axle bracket to body, spring washer on bolt deteriorated.

Pass 5 Sep 2024 95,749 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 95,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,515 miles

All tyres deteriorating.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,489 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,445 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 95,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,346 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 94,509 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 94,341 miles

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

slight corrosion in rear lower edge of n/s front wing

Fail 17 May 2014 94,341 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight corrosion in rear lower edge of n/s front wing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,994 miles

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

slight corrosion in rear lower edge of n/s front wing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,217 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

number plate lamps dim

Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,660 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 92,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,626 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 91,626 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 90,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 89,821 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 89,195 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 89,195 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 88,380 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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5 TRG is a 1974 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 5 TRG, 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.

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What year was 5 TRG registered?

5 TRG is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 October 1974.

Is 5 TRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 TRG shows 24 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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