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BSA 766N

1974 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

96,770 mi
Last recorded96,770 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSA 766N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 96,770 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,525 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack around side walls

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack around side walls

Fail 19 May 2016 96,532 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack around walls

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack around walls

Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,320 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 96,320 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,082 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 96,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,014 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 96,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 94,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s and n/s front brake pads not in full contact with discs

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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BSA 766N is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 BSA 766N, 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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BSA 766N is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 September 1974.

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