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VDH 164M

1974 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,936 mi
Last recorded85,936 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDH 164M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 84,595 miles

Engine and gearbox damp with oil

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle undercarriage undersilled

Pass 3 Aug 2023 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower rear arm inner bush slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front steering arms slight play

engine and gear box damp with oil

Fail 31 Jul 2023 83,913 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower rear arm inner bush slight play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front steering arms slight play

engine and gear box damp with oil

Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,233 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,338 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 82,307 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 82,193 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,176 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,176 miles

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,161 miles

Inspected in wet conditions

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,954 miles

Both front suspension arms all bushes worn

Both rear suspension arms all bushes worn

Brake pipe to rear of vehicle corroded

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear wheel binding (borderline pass)

Rear shock-abosorbers corroded

Small chip in windscreen

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 81,944 miles

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

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

Both front suspension arms all bushes worn

Both rear suspension arms all bushes worn

Brake pipe to rear of vehicle corroded

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside rear wheel binding (borderline pass)

Rear shock-abosorbers corroded

Small chip in windscreen

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly, borderline pass

Fail 30 Oct 2013 81,930 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly, borderline pass

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s track-rod end, rubber deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,865 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,843 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,815 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,783 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 81,749 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 81,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 817,204 miles

Front Anti-Roll Bar Link Arm Bushes Styarting To Perish †Exhaust Rubbers Cracking †Windscreen Chipped In Zone 'A'

Fail 31 Jan 2006 81,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front anti roll bar link arm bushes starting to perish †exhaust hangers cracking †windscreen chipped in zone 'a'

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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VDH 164M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VDH 164M, 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 VDH 164M registered?

VDH 164M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 January 1974.

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