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XMC 159M

1974 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,123 mi
Last recorded22,123 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMC 159M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 22,123 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 22,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,644 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 21,644 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 21,034 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 19,958 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,451 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 19,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 19,137 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 19,114 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,319 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 177,789 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 17,752 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 77,447 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 17,424 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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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XMC 159M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XMC 159M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XMC 159M registered?

XMC 159M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 25 June 1974.

Is XMC 159M safe to buy?

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