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GWC 285N

1974 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,582 mi
Last recorded30,582 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWC 285N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 30,582 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 30,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 30,285 miles

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nearside main chassis to rear of gearbox corrodded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 30,277 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nearside main chassis to rear of gearbox corrodded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,921 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 28,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,277 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,264 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,209 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,204 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GWC 285N is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWC 285N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWC 285N registered?

GWC 285N is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 November 1974.

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