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KWU 559N

1974 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,066 mi
Last recorded87,066 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag Auto63,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWU 559N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 85,901 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,157 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,666 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,801 miles

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

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

Registration number KWU559N is newer than date of first use : 01/07/1971

Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,343 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 88,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 82,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 82,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 81,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 80,282 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 80,228 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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KWU 559N is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 63,295 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KWU 559N, 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 52 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 KWU 559N registered?

KWU 559N is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 30 September 1974.

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