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SAV 283M

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,732 mi
Last recorded41,732 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 283M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,732 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear half shafts have play

power steering leak at rack/pipe union

Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,376 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

vehicle underbody corroded in multiple places

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,848 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,773 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 36,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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SAV 283M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SAV 283M, 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 SAV 283M registered?

SAV 283M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 18 February 1974.

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