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VRO 698M

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,553 mi
Last recorded11,553 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 698M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 11,553 miles

Front to rear brake pipe surface corroded in centre of vehicle.

Headlamp aim patterns are poor.

Rear brakes 28% out of balance - suspect due to vehicle not being used.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 11,550 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 11,546 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 11,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 11,544 miles

Chrome sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front lower arm inner bush very weak

Nearside rear indicator out put dim

Rear lower arm bushes perrished

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Steering rack tight

Surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Fail 31 Jul 2014 11,544 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Chrome sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front lower arm inner bush very weak

Nearside rear indicator out put dim

Rear lower arm bushes perrished

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Steering rack tight

Surface corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Mar 2011 11,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,119 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,638 miles

n/s/f tyre perished in tread , no cords showing

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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VRO 698M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple 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 VRO 698M, 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 VRO 698M registered?

VRO 698M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 February 1974.

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