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VLN 989M

1974 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,236 mi
Last recorded4,236 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLN 989M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 4,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 4,227 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 4,125 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 4,096 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 3,970 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 3,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 3,626 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 3,626 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,892 miles

Oil leak

both front and both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack

gearbox rear oil seal leaking

ns dipped beam slightly too high

Pass 17 Sep 2009 1,527 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 1,291 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to perrish.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 1,326 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 1,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2006 1,169 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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VLN 989M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLN 989M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLN 989M registered?

VLN 989M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 July 1974.

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