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RWU 298M

1974 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,608 mi
Last recorded85,608 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWU 298M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,608 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

floor corroded both sides with holes but not within 30cm of a structural point

Fail 23 Sep 2017 85,606 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

floor corroded both sides with holes but not within 30cm of a structural point

Fail 25 Aug 2016 85,603 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,587 miles

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

corrosion in floor offside front just over 30cm from suspension

corrosion in inner front panels both sides front

nearside front floor has corrosion just over 30cm from front suspension

Fail 14 Jul 2015 85,585 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion in floor offside front just over 30cm from suspension

corrosion in inner front panels both sides front

nearside front floor has corrosion just over 30cm from front suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,505 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 85,505 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,396 miles

Front inner grill excessively corroded nearside and offside but not within 30 cm of any suspension mountings.

Nearside front tyre 2.2mm and slightly perished .

Nearside passenger and Offside drivers foot well slight corrossion not within 30 cm of seat belt mounting or suspension.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 85,396 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front inner grill excessively corroded nearside and offside but not within 30 cm of any suspension mountings.

Nearside front tyre 2.2mm and slightly perished .

Nearside passenger and Offside drivers foot well slight corrossion not within 30 cm of seat belt mounting or suspension.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,360 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 85,274 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 94,035 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 81,914 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 81,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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RWU 298M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RWU 298M, 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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RWU 298M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 February 1974.

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