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YXE 4M

1974 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,463 mi
Last recorded56,463 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXE 4M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 56,463 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 56,463 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 56,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated braded section kinked slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 55,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,041 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,499 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,188 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,561 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,675 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 45,645 miles

Movement in rear n/s/r driveshaft/diff

Slight movement in the front suspension joints

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,172 miles

Both rear inner sills weak

Movment in rear axle and driveshafts.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f outrigger corroded to excess outside priscribed area

o/s and n/s floor to sill weak

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis weak by spring mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,430 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,502 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 29,219 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,570 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 26,570 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 23,451 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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YXE 4M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXE 4M, 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 YXE 4M registered?

YXE 4M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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