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RLJ 137M

1974 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,636 mi
Last recorded46,636 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 137M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,939 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges 195/70/14

Pass 17 Jan 2015 43,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres (195/70/14) starting to wear on inner edges

near side front tyre (195/70/14) worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,430 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front indicator lens loose

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Nearside front tyrte worn inner edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 41,377 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front indicator lens loose

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Nearside front tyrte worn inner edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,760 miles

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

some corrosion in both front sill ends (does not appear structural)

various front & rear suspension bushes perished but no excessive play detected

Fail 21 Jun 2010 40,752 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

some corrosion in both front sill ends (does not appear structural)

various front & rear suspension bushes perished but no excessive play detected

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,639 miles

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

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

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

wipers showing sighns of perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,994 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,672 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 33,672 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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RLJ 137M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RLJ 137M, 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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RLJ 137M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 10 January 1974.

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