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KCL 759N

1974 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,711 mi
Last recorded81,711 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCL 759N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,711 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight lower steering uj

Pass 4 Jul 2024 81,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 81,362 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 80,809 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,448 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,083 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,472 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,532 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 77,529 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 13,911 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 13,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 May 2010 11,645 miles

Corrosion on offside floor/sill joint is outside of prescribed areas for MOT.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,872 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 10,872 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on o/s inner seal

Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,293 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 9,293 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S SEAL AREA HAS CORROISON (STRONG ADVISE)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 7,628 miles

Centre Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 May 2007 7,628 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 6,092 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 6,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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KCL 759N is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,450 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 KCL 759N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KCL 759N is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 August 1974.

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