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SAM 837N

1974 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,510 mi
Last recorded73,510 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 837N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,510 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,484 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,470 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 73,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,463 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four road tyres slightly ditorted

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Jun 2008 73,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 73,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SAM 837N is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SAM 837N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAM 837N registered?

SAM 837N is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 August 1974.

Is SAM 837N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 837N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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