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RLJ 309M

1974 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,511 mi
Last recorded21,511 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 309M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,511 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 21,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,242 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,096 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 21,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,635 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,095 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,642 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,170 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

multiple welded plates

underseal all underneath

Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,340 miles

Front number plate damaged but still readable

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion to underbody panels may require further attention soon

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2010 18,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Front number plate damaged but still readable

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion to underbody panels may require further attention soon

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,804 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 309M is a 1974 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 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 309M, 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 RLJ 309M registered?

RLJ 309M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 14 June 1974.

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