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UEC 428M

1974 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,285 mi
Last recorded12,285 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 428M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 12,285 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 12,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose modified, but not inappropriately pipe rubbing steering colunm (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 11,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 10,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 10,209 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 9,701 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 9,473 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 9,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 8,861 miles

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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UEC 428M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UEC 428M, 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 UEC 428M registered?

UEC 428M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 28 February 1974.

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The MOT history for UEC 428M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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