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TLH 853M

1974 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

49,837 mi
Last recorded49,837 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag Auto63,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLH 853M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 49,837 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2017 49,837 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion corner bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,837 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 49,837 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor pan to inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,982 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 44,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,378 miles

Both rear drive shaft flanges insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 31,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear drive shaft flanges insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,983 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

oil leaking from rear differential

slight binding to nearside rear brake

Fail 26 Sep 2011 29,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

oil leaking from rear differential

slight binding to nearside rear brake

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,250 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Mar 2010 20,242 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Battery insecure

Front registration plate damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2007 19,894 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate damaged

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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TLH 853M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 63,295 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TLH 853M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TLH 853M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 17 May 1974.

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