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RUF 707M

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,616 mi
Last recorded69,616 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 707M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,616 miles

oil leak - advise attention

Fail 11 Feb 2022 69,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

imbalance between parking brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

oil leak - advise attention

Pass 29 Jan 2021 69,392 miles

headlamp aims on lower limits

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,533 miles

brake pipe across rear of vehicle is corroded

headlamp aims on lower limit

near side rear brake holds on slightly

oil seepage

slight parking brake imbalance

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 4 Feb 2017 67,520 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe across rear of vehicle is corroded

headlamp aims on lower limit

oil seepage

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,396 miles

both rear wheel arch lips corroded

front brake pads getting low

lower steering column worn

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

play in steering rack

rear brake pipe rusted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,396 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner tie rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads getting low

lower steering column worn

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

play in steering rack

rear brake pipe rusted

Pass 14 May 2014 66,697 miles

Off side front outer sill step, off side front floor and near side front floor have poor repair outside perscribed area.

Oil leaks

Slight corrosion/ weakening off off side outer sill step. Near side rear inner wheel arch sill end cap. Front lower panel.

Vin plate hard to read.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,644 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,930 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

reverse lamps inoperative

slight play in both inner track rod ball joints

Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,705 miles

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

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

auto-transmission leak

fluid around power assisted steering rack pipes

free play at steering wheel,column,rack knuckles

front anti-roll bar links worn

movement in front suspension bushes

reverse lamps inoperative

vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2008 64,585 miles

All indicators flash quite slow.

Corrosion to underside and rear wheel archs.

Gearbox oil leaks.

Poor seat/seat belt fixings.

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate,

Rev counter on dash faulty.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 64,566 miles

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

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

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

All indicators flash quite slow.

Corrosion to underside and rear wheel archs.

Gearbox oil leaks.

Poor seat/seat belt fixings.

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate,

Rev counter on dash faulty.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,476 miles

drivers door taped up

front brake hoses are perishing

knocking from rack and pinion

offside step sill corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2006 62,920 miles

centre and rear exhaust blows from joints

front brake hoses perishing

nearside track control arm swivel joint boot split

offside reverse lamp not working

offside wiper touches top of windscreen surround

rack and pinion knocking

rear lamp lenses cracking

slight play nearside rear hub

slight play top of steering column

very oily below automatic gearbox

wear offside and nearside inner ends of rack and pinion

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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RUF 707M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RUF 707M, 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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RUF 707M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 10 May 1974.

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