MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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?
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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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