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KTB 498P

1975 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,432 mi
Last recorded88,432 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTB 498P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 88,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,706 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 84,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,706 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front shock slight misting of oil

offside front chassis rail slight surface corrosion

offside rear tyre slight wear on the inner edge

rear brake application slightly uneven

various oil leaks under engine

Fail 6 Jul 2016 83,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by rear suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front shock slight misting of oil

offside front chassis rail slight surface corrosion

offside rear tyre slight wear on the inner edge

rear brake application slightly uneven

various oil leaks under engine

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,988 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,988 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 9 Jul 2013 81,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

slight play o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,735 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 77,491 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 77,491 miles

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

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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KTB 498P is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTB 498P, 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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What year was KTB 498P registered?

KTB 498P is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 13 November 1975.

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