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HVY 85N

1975 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

7,272 mi
Last recorded7,272 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVY 85N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 7,272 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 7,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 7,016 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 6,795 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 6,795 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 6,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 6,027 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Across frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 5,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All four sidewalls have age related cracks

Headlamp flasher affects radio?

Headlamp switch affects tachometer operation.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Universal joint damage to n/s/r hub carrier.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,840 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 5,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 5,520 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 5,154 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 3,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 96,638 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 96,638 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s rear wheel bearing not tested.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 96,485 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 96,485 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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HVY 85N is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HVY 85N, 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 HVY 85N registered?

HVY 85N is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 February 1975.

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