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XAR 435M

1974 Triumph Stag Auto

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

25,051 mi
Last recorded25,051 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag Auto63,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAR 435M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 25,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 24,736 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ,front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 8 Dec 2023 24,736 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ,front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 30 Dec 2022 24,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

some light corrosion in underside of vehicle.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 24,568 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bother outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 24,331 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion in front wing and lower front valance,but does not meet fail critera

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but none excessive enough to fail

Fail 11 Jun 2020 24,328 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion in front wing and lower front valance,but does not meet fail critera

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but none excessive enough to fail

Pass 25 Jul 2018 24,016 miles

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2017 23,703 miles

All four tyres slightly perished on side walls

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 23,698 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet not aimed at screen (8.2.3)

All four tyres slightly perished on side walls

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,243 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel arch light corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 23,242 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding Both sides of vehicle (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal pipes,front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Some corrosion in front nearside wheel arch,but excessive enough to fail

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,346 miles

Corrosion on front valance but not within prescribed areas

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

N/S/R drive shaft coupling worn

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 22,340 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Corrosion on front valance but not within prescribed areas

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/R drive shaft coupling worn

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,019 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,240 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,119 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 18,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 18,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,262 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 17,474 miles

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

Slight movement in offside of steering rack.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 15,136 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 13,703 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 11,937 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2006 10,278 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to o/s/f floor

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2005 9,396 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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XAR 435M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 63,295 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAR 435M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 52 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XAR 435M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 24 April 1974.

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