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RTA 686M

1989 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,163 mi
Last recorded56,163 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Triumph Stag49,355 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 686M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 56,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 54,816 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 53,613 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 52,617 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,301 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 48,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,351 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 47,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven 63% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,051 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,051 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,972 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,964 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,628 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,203 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,736 miles

both track rod ends have split dust covers

nearside rear brake binds slightly

offside rear driveshaft spline joint rubber cover is split

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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RTA 686M is a 1989 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1989 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 49,355 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTA 686M, 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 37 years old, this Triumph Stag is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RTA 686M registered?

RTA 686M is a 1989 Triumph Stag, first registered on 23 August 1989.

Is RTA 686M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTA 686M shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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