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WUN 978

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,569 mi
Last recorded27,569 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUN 978
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 27,569 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 19,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering rack mounting bracket rubber bushes have slight play but not deemed excessive

Fail 4 Oct 2017 19,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front out rigger excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas

steering rack mounting bracket rubber bushes have slight play but not deemed excessive

Pass 3 Oct 2016 16,027 miles

corrosion starting on front outer floor bracers

near side handbrake reading low

Fail 31 Aug 2016 15,844 miles

Headlamp aim too high off side (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion srarting in off side front our rigger

play in steering rackball joints and bushes

rear drive shaft inner rubber boots deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2015 11,215 miles

slight play in o/s rack end and rack mounting bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,494 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 9,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 9,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 9,567 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,541 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 8,995 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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WUN 978 is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WUN 978, 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 WUN 978 registered?

WUN 978 is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 January 1974.

Is WUN 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUN 978 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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