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LGF 268N

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,928 mi
Last recorded56,928 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGF 268N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 56,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All cover in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis covered in wax oil.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush on both rear shockers perished slightly. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 56,289 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking Power rack leaking badly, left oil on floor. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding All brakes binding badly. (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All ridged pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective Center exhaust clamp not fully tightened. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger and floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm pivot bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and underbody covered in wax oil

Front Steering box leaking oil Rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 56,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and underbody covered in wax oil

Front Steering box leaking oil Rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,011 miles

Front brakes have slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undersealed underneath cant check brake pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2017 56,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brakes have slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undersealed underneath cant check brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,863 miles

Front Shock absorber dust covers perished split

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/s and N/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 55,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,570 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 55,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 55,465 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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LGF 268N is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LGF 268N, 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 LGF 268N registered?

LGF 268N is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 November 1974.

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