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HRV 497N

1985 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

29,130 mi
Last recorded29,130 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRV 497N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,130 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 29,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 28,093 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 26,872 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 26,827 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 23,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 23,031 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,162 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wipers worn

Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 19,028 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 19,023 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,931 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 18,931 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 18,304 miles

Oil leak

allowable play in steering components

n/s/r hub play

o/s/r hub play

rear axle oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 17,809 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,655 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 16,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 15,782 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 15,782 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,294 miles

Both rear tyres are on the legal limit 1.6 mm.

Front brake pads are worn to excess.

near/side/front wheel bearing has a small amount of play in it.

off/side/front wheel bearing has a small amount of play in it.

off/side/rear wheel bearing has a small amount of play in it.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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HRV 497N is a 1985 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HRV 497N, 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 41 years old, this Triumph Stag is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HRV 497N registered?

HRV 497N is a 1985 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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