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RWS 279N

1974 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,212 mi
Last recorded77,212 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWS 279N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 77,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,669 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,240 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 73,240 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,096 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,096 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,959 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,615 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 68,615 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,577 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 66,577 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,857 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,626 miles

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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RWS 279N is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RWS 279N, 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 RWS 279N registered?

RWS 279N is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 9 September 1974.

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The MOT history for RWS 279N shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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