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RDV 268N

1974 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

21,447 mi
Last recorded21,447 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 268N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 21,447 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 21,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 21,300 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 21,152 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose Securing bolts not long enough to reach nyloc in nuts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipes leaking at pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,062 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 20,662 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 19,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 19,538 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,776 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 17,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,987 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 16,980 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,983 miles

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

general rust under chassis

Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,888 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 15,522 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 15,522 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,361 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 15,346 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,095 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 15,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,335 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,012 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 14,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,833 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 13,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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RDV 268N is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RDV 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 RDV 268N registered?

RDV 268N is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 27 September 1974.

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