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WHJ 478M

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,655 mi
Last recorded19,655 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 478M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 19,655 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,420 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,201 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,873 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,623 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 17,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2010 16,483 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 15,349 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 12,656 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 11,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,502 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 9,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 8,191 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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WHJ 478M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WHJ 478M, 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 WHJ 478M registered?

WHJ 478M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 January 1974.

Is WHJ 478M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 478M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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