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JTU 317N

1975 Triumph Stag

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,709 mi
Last recorded61,709 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTU 317N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 61,709 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,976 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,704 miles

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2020 60,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear axle/diff has an oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2019 60,386 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear axle/diff has an oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,055 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,509 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,514 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 58,513 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,962 miles

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

nearside & offside front exhaust to manifolds, one stud missing from each one.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,598 miles

floor pan corroded

oil leaks

os a pillar corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 55,598 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor pan corroded

oil leaks

os a pillar corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,569 miles

engine has oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

rear driveshaft rubber gaitors are perished

Fail 1 Mar 2012 53,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside 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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,133 miles

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

Offside 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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,598 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,597 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,047 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,595 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 46,595 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,284 miles

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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JTU 317N is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JTU 317N, 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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JTU 317N is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 9 May 1975.

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