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JSS 979N

1975 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,770 mi
Last recorded34,770 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSS 979N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,770 miles

advise front wiper blades

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,168 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,024 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 34,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,431 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 33,426 miles

Centre Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,119 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,776 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 29,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2005 28,592 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 28,568 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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JSS 979N is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JSS 979N, 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 JSS 979N registered?

JSS 979N is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 21 October 1975.

Is JSS 979N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSS 979N shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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