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BWA 555M

1974 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,418 mi
Last recorded101,418 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag Auto63,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWA 555M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,418 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak from diff seal

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,473 miles

both front wiper blades split, oil leak on engine,front brake pads getting low.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,443 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front wiper blades split

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,439 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 98,439 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,198 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 98,198 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BWA 555M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 63,295 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWA 555M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWA 555M registered?

BWA 555M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 25 April 1974.

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