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XUK 885M

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,244 mi
Last recorded12,244 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUK 885M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 12,244 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 12,243 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front Oil leak oil filter ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 10,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front chassis holed

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 10,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front chassis holed

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,519 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 10,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 10,287 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 10,202 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 10,130 miles

handbrake efficiency just within limits (17%)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,002 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 9,973 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 9,958 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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XUK 885M 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 61.5%.

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 XUK 885M, 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 XUK 885M registered?

XUK 885M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 April 1974.

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