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PVG 638M

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

2,876 mi
Last recorded2,876 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVG 638M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 2,876 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 2,876 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 2,645 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 2,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 2,540 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 2,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 2,385 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 2,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 2,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 1,922 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 1,444 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

o/s/f tyre cutting out

oil leak from diff

slight leak from o/s/f bearing seal

Pass 29 May 2009 1,003 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 May 2009 14,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 May 2008 751 miles

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

OSF Tyre Cutting On Inside edge

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

OSF Tyre Cutting On Inside edge

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 598 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 30 May 2006 65 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 26 May 2006 64 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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PVG 638M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PVG 638M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PVG 638M registered?

PVG 638M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 21 March 1974.

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