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LFM 437N

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,005 mi
Last recorded98,005 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 437N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,005 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from resvoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 98,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from resvoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,918 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

corrosion on rear

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 97,929 miles

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 97,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack/pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 97,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,810 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 97,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 97,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LFM 437N is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 LFM 437N, 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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LFM 437N is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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