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WTJ 194M

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,160 mi
Last recorded29,160 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTJ 194M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 29,160 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 29,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,238 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 24,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,612 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 21,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,439 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 21,433 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,919 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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WTJ 194M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WTJ 194M, 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 WTJ 194M registered?

WTJ 194M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 14 February 1974.

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The MOT history for WTJ 194M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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