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PXB 974M

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,195 mi
Last recorded66,195 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXB 974M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 66,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 66,193 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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PXB 974M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PXB 974M, 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 PXB 974M registered?

PXB 974M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 January 1974.

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