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DBY 498M

1974 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,276 mi
Last recorded58,276 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 498M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,551 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 55,783 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,826 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,658 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,654 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,918 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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DBY 498M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DBY 498M, 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 DBY 498M registered?

DBY 498M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 26 April 1974.

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