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WLY 588M

1974 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,662 mi
Last recorded64,662 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLY 588M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,662 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight free play an rack pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2015 64,623 miles

nsr tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2015 64,623 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2012 64,575 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,441 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 64,411 miles

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

Brake warning light illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Transmission cooling pipes chaffing and resting on downpipe causing a leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,204 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 64,204 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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WLY 588M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WLY 588M, 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 WLY 588M registered?

WLY 588M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 21 March 1974.

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The MOT history for WLY 588M shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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