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DWA 789N

1975 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,384 mi
Last recorded98,384 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWA 789N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 98,384 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 97,700 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

slight distortion in both front tyres

slight play in off side steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,827 miles

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

slight distortion in both front tyres

Fail 17 Apr 2014 96,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight distortion in both front tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,148 miles

nearside front tyre slightly distorted

offside front tyre slightly distorted

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,279 miles

both front wings to sills corroded

play in drivers seat back

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,833 miles

area around nearside front strut top mounting cracking

nearside front floor/sill corroded and holed

nearside rear sub-frame mounting bush deteriating

offside front floor/sill corroded and holed

offside rear sub-frame mounting bush deteriating

Fail 14 Apr 2011 92,576 miles

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

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

area around nearside front strut top mounting cracking

nearside front floor/sill corroded and holed

nearside rear sub-frame mounting bush deteriating

offside front floor/sill corroded and holed

offside rear sub-frame mounting bush deteriating

Pass 17 Apr 2010 90,781 miles

oil leaks from gear box & diff

Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,781 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaks from gear box & diff

Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,312 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 89,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,983 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 85,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

the soft top hood on this vehicle is insecure on the rear fasteners.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,994 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

the soft top hood on this vehicle is insecure on the rear fasteners.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 85,075 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 85,074 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rach (o/s)

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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DWA 789N is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,677 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 DWA 789N, 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 51 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DWA 789N registered?

DWA 789N is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 March 1975.

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