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PPM 855M

1974 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,011 mi
Last recorded41,011 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPM 855M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,011 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,466 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 39,219 miles

centre cross memebr corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,165 miles

O/S floor stiffner/outrigger corroded

O/S rear (boot) floor corroded

rear exhaust support rubbers split

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s centre chassis outrigger rusty/corroded

n/s front inner wing behins wheel corroded - outside of prescribed area

o/s centre chassis outrigger corroded - outside of prescribed area - repair has been advised

o/s rear boot floor under fuel tank corroded - outside of prescribed area

o/s steering rack slight movement

rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Fail 18 Mar 2011 39,111 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s centre chassis outrigger rusty/corroded

n/s front inner wing behind wheel corroded - outside of prescribed areas

o/s centre chassis outrigger corroded - outside of prescribed areas - Repair has been advised

o/s rear boot floor under fuel tank corroded - outside of prescribed areas - repair has been advised

o/s steering rack slight movement

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,029 miles

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

n/s rear chassis above coil spring rusty

o/s steering rack slight play

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,852 miles

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

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

complete underbody inc inner wings lots of underseal

o/s n/s front, centre & rear chassis rails surface corrosion

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 21 Apr 2009 38,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

complete underbody inc inner wings lots of underseal

o/s n/s front, centre & rear chassis rails surface corrosion

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,645 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 38,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,336 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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PPM 855M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPM 855M, 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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PPM 855M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 14 May 1974.

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