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ABW 296M

1974 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,722 mi
Last recorded96,722 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 296M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 96,722 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 94,745 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 93,422 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,041 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 88,366 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 85,955 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 May 2017 84,196 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Gearbox damp

Long travel in hand brake

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside hand brake low effort

Steering rack and pipes damp

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 May 2017 84,164 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Gearbox damp

Long travel in hand brake

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside hand brake low effort

Steering rack and pipes damp

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 13 May 2016 81,538 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 81,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 79,238 miles

both front drop links rubber bushes perished

offside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 17 May 2014 76,546 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

underbody undersilled

Pass 7 May 2013 74,476 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link rubber bush's perished

nearside frotn track rod end rubber boot slightly damaged

underside of car undersilled

Pass 23 May 2012 72,506 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,285 miles

slight play steering coloum

under car undesilled

Pass 10 Apr 2010 66,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,767 miles

front to rear brake pipe undersealed

slight play steering rack

underside car undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,006 miles

underside car undersealed †underside car corroded

Pass 11 May 2006 58,430 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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ABW 296M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 ABW 296M, 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 ABW 296M registered?

ABW 296M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 January 1974.

Is ABW 296M safe to buy?

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