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JFT 79N

1975 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,621 mi
Last recorded60,621 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFT 79N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 60,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 59,323 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,076 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,921 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,916 miles

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

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,605 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,946 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,382 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 57,369 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 56,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,166 miles

handbrake just met minimum efficiency

Fail 31 Mar 2009 56,161 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 56,156 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,112 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 56,107 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

movement in steering wheel top bearing

n/s rear cv boot insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2006 55,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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JFT 79N is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JFT 79N, 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 JFT 79N registered?

JFT 79N is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 January 1975.

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