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KBT 535N

1975 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,699 mi
Last recorded80,699 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1975 Triumph Stag Auto61,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBT 535N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 80,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 79,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,791 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 71,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,704 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deterioated

Fail 5 Feb 2018 71,704 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deterioated

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,535 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 78,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front rack gator perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2014 78,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front rack gator perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2013 77,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,666 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 77,010 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs corroded

wiper operation slow

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,426 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 76,426 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,745 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 75,079 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 74,479 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 74,479 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 72,664 miles

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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KBT 535N is a 1975 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KBT 535N, 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 KBT 535N registered?

KBT 535N is a 1975 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 27 March 1975.

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