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NUF 659P

1975 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,638 mi
Last recorded85,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag54,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUF 659P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 85,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 85,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,492 miles

N/S handbrake arm partially seized

O/S rear marker light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog light intermittent

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,774 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 82,767 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working when side lamps on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,964 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 81,959 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 81,874 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,014 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front VERY slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 80,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,897 miles

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

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

n/s/r shocker absorber slightly reduced damping

Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 78,124 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 78,124 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 77,552 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 77,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,191 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,191 miles

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion at offside sill to floor junction

switch controls not consistent

Pass 24 May 2007 76,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,291 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 75,251 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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NUF 659P is a 1975 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUF 659P, 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 NUF 659P registered?

NUF 659P is a 1975 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 December 1975.

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