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XDA 6M

1974 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,908 mi
Last recorded79,908 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDA 6M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 79,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,889 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 78,869 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,071 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 78,071 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 78,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective bolts loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,900 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,576 miles

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,547 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,580 miles

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

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

hand brake low effort

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,561 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

stone jammed in nearside rear coil spring seat

Pass 25 Aug 2011 71,396 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 71,389 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,285 miles

Both front discs pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,298 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 70,284 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2009 63,808 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 63,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 60,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 60,753 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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XDA 6M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XDA 6M, 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 XDA 6M registered?

XDA 6M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 17 January 1974.

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