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JVV 538N

1975 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

6,963 mi
Last recorded6,963 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVV 538N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 6,963 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,936 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked on walls

Fail 23 Oct 2008 6,927 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,306 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 6,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JVV 538N is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 JVV 538N, 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 JVV 538N registered?

JVV 538N is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 14 June 1975.

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