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RFM 38K

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,875 mi
Last recorded74,875 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 38K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,875 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,101 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,002 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 72,303 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 70,552 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 70,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,131 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,350 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 66,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,594 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 64,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 9 May 2008 64,316 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 64,269 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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RFM 38K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 RFM 38K, 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 55 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 RFM 38K registered?

RFM 38K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is RFM 38K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFM 38K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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