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HRE 556N

1975 Triumph Stag

Maroon Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

20,946 mi
Last recorded20,946 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRE 556N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 20,946 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 20,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 19,865 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,634 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 17,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear-most exhaust mountings not attached to system

Fail 7 Dec 2016 17,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear-most exhaust mountings not attached to system

Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,235 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,952 miles

some play at o/s of steering rack ? advise to be rechecked next service ;

Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,342 miles

handbrake in need of adjustment ? very little reserve '

Pass 23 Sep 2011 14,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,491 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 14,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,277 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,124 miles

Towbar isnt very well mounted

Underneath of car rusty

Drivers window switch only works sometimes

Drivers wing mirror loose

Driveshafts worn

Engine, gearbox and diff all leaking oil

Overdrive inop

P/S pump has a slight leak

Rear arm bushes perished

Slight play at steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2008 14,120 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery terminal loose

Both front inner suspension bushes very perished

Diff, gearbox and engine all have bad oil leaks

Drivers door mirror loose

Driveshafts badly worn

Front anti roll bar links corroded

Front brake hose ends corroded

Front discs corroded

Front number plate cracked

NSR shocker seems sticky in operation

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S exhaust pipe flattened

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear arm bushes very perished and falling apart

Rear diff (subframe) bushes vert perished and falling apart

Rear springs very rusty/sagged

Speedo cable dangling underneath

Towbar not very well sucured to car

Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,019 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 14,019 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,605 miles

front brake discsd coroded at edges

passenger wiper blade torn

play at rh side of steering rack

slight corrosion at top of r/h/r wheel arch in boot area

slight leak at power steering pump area

slight play at r/h/f bearing

various oil leaks at gear box

Pass 10 Oct 2005 13,242 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 13,242 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front number plate cracked

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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HRE 556N is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Maroon with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HRE 556N, 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 HRE 556N registered?

HRE 556N is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 March 1975.

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