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JEV 898N

1975 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,525 mi
Last recorded29,525 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEV 898N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 29,525 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 29,408 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 28,998 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 28,997 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute doesn't flash at all (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear hazard lamp not working

alternator pulley wheel fouling cooling hose

brake pedal spongy

fan belt fouling metal coolant pipe

handbrake cable fouling propsharft

Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,797 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 28,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 28,676 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 28,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,035 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 28,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,740 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 27,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,366 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 27,366 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,098 miles

very slight brake bind on o/s/r brake needs attention

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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JEV 898N is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JEV 898N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEV 898N registered?

JEV 898N is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 17 March 1975.

Is JEV 898N safe to buy?

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