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JWT 555J

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

15,684 mi
Last recorded15,684 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWT 555J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 15,684 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 15,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

8 ply commercial tyres fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 15,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 15,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure Securing Bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,555 miles

slight play in top bush and slight free play

Fail 19 Aug 2016 15,555 miles

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

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

slight play in top bush and slight free play

Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,460 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 15,460 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 14,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in top steering colomn bush

Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

slight play in top steering colomn bush

Fail 4 Sep 2006 14,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear handbrake levers have slightly resticted movement in brake drums

both wiper rubbers perished

brake lights dim in operation

nearside wing repeater not working

slight play/wear in steering rack

slight wear/play in top steering column bush

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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JWT 555J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 JWT 555J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWT 555J registered?

JWT 555J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 April 1971.

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