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RUE 473M

1974 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,358 mi
Last recorded95,358 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUE 473M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 95,358 miles

Older vehicle with repairs and areas of shale

Pass 30 Jun 2018 95,287 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 95,105 miles

rusty underneath with some repairs

Pass 2 Jul 2016 94,854 miles

both front lower inner wings rusty shailing

n/s/f chassis leg rusty thin

Fail 2 Jul 2016 94,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front lower inner wings rusty shailing

n/s/f chassis leg rusty thin

Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,546 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 94,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,898 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,206 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,768 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 92,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 92,257 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,257 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,167 miles

n/s +o/s rear spring mtg area showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f rack gater perishing + front suspension bushes

o/s/r shock starting to leak

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres perishing +starting to crack

Pass 13 May 2008 90,094 miles

o/s/f headlight getting weak

play in inner rack joints + rack mountings

rear shocks misting of oil

signs of corrosion above rear spring mounts

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2006 89,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 89,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front suspension bushes perishing in places

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres edgeing off and tread getting low

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

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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RUE 473M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RUE 473M, 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 RUE 473M registered?

RUE 473M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 March 1974.

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