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BNF 566N

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,260 mi
Last recorded89,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNF 566N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,194 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,174 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,123 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,100 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 89,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,074 miles

front to rear brake pipe supporting clip deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2013 89,074 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,084 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 89,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,770 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 88,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 88,579 miles

advise n/s indicator flashing slower than o/s

advise slight bind o/s/rear brake also n/s/front brake

Pass 7 Jul 2006 88,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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BNF 566N is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNF 566N, 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 BNF 566N registered?

BNF 566N is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 20 August 1974.

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