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SAX 854N

1974 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAX 854N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,529 miles

Nearside Rear forward inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner forward wheel arch corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 99,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside car near shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis weld not fully attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear forward inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner forward wheel arch corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,254 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,458 miles

genral underbody corrosion noted

rear brakepipe clip broken

Pass 30 May 2015 97,937 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f inner rack end

Pass 7 Jun 2014 97,289 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 97,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 5 Jun 2012 96,697 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 96,697 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 96,621 miles

both rear strut top mounts rusting

chassis has bean repaired by welding

diff leaking oil

Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear strut top mounts rusting

chassis has bean repaired by welding

diff leaking oil

Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,560 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat belt frayed

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f lower (inner) wishbone bush perished

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusty and holed, double skined.

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

play in n/s/r outer drive shaft universal joint

rear brake 33% imbalance on application

Fail 12 Jun 2010 6,546 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat belt frayed

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f lower (inner) wishbone bush perished

o/s/r inner wheel arch rusty and holed, double skined.

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

play in n/s/r outer drive shaft universal joint

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,275 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 96,263 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 96,233 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

battery loose

floor rusty

rear brakes binding slight

slight plat N/S/R wheel bearing

unable to find switch for rear fog

Pass 8 Jun 2007 95,811 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 95,687 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 95,670 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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SAX 854N is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SAX 854N, 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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SAX 854N is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 September 1974.

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