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RVH 259M

1974 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,673 mi
Last recorded8,673 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVH 259M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 8,673 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 7,211 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 6,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake has slight travel

o/s/front wiper blade could do with replacing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 5,620 miles

both front tyres perished

rear boot floor very rusty

slight judder on all brakes

Fail 13 Apr 2011 5,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all brake pipes rusty

offside front tyre perished

sighns of front tyres toutching inner arches

slight judder on all brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2009 4,683 miles

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

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

os outer floor pan corro ded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2008 4,153 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 3,835 miles

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

floor rust damage o/side outer to sill

Fail 13 Jul 2007 3,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

floor rust damage o/side centre outer to sill not prescribed area

Pass 13 Feb 2006 2,890 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 2,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RVH 259M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVH 259M, 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 RVH 259M registered?

RVH 259M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 25 May 1974.

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