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KLW 396P

1975 Triumph Stag

Orange Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,024 mi
Last recorded69,024 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLW 396P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 69,024 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2025 69,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,014 miles

All rigid brake pipes undersealed over.

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroded in offside corner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe mounting rubbers perishing. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 69,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All rigid brake pipes undersealed over.

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor corroded in offside corner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe mounting rubbers perishing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing repeater not working non testable on this year

Offside sill to floor pan corroded not load bearing

Fail 29 Sep 2020 68,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing repeater not working non testable on this year

Offside sill to floor pan corroded not load bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,938 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,913 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 68,913 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch close to shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2017 68,738 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 68,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,714 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 68,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,690 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 68,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,665 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 68,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,607 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 68,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,550 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 68,550 miles

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,498 miles

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

osf tyre starting to perish on sidewall

osf w/bearing slight play

slight play in rear axle mounting bushes

underside of vehicle undersealed b/pipes/flexis/gators/rubbers and bushes

Fail 15 Jun 2011 68,497 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

osf tyre starting to crack on sidewall

slight play in rear axle mount bushes

underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes/rack gators/flexi hoses/all rear rubbers and bushes.

Pass 4 May 2010 68,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 68,484 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 68,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,472 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement in offside end of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,467 miles

slight movement in offside end of steering rack

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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KLW 396P is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Orange with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KLW 396P, 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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KLW 396P is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 August 1975.

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