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KGC 698N

1975 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

85,484 mi
Last recorded85,484 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag Auto61,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGC 698N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 85,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 85,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 84,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 84,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all under body heavily covered in under sill

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,039 miles

under side of car covered in thick underseal

Pass 26 Aug 2017 83,356 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,168 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 82,612 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,035 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,543 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,420 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,159 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,158 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 78,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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KGC 698N is a 1975 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1975 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 61,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGC 698N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KGC 698N registered?

KGC 698N is a 1975 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 24 April 1975.

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