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JWK 971N

1975 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,048 mi
Last recorded98,048 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWK 971N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,478 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,959 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 96,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 93,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,423 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 92,401 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 89,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 89,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 89,636 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,439 miles

surface corrosion both front brake discs

Fail 6 Sep 2010 89,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

surface corrosion both front brake discs

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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JWK 971N is a 1975 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JWK 971N, 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 JWK 971N registered?

JWK 971N is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 30 July 1975.

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The MOT history for JWK 971N shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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