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LPC 252P

1976 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

32,861 mi
Last recorded32,861 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 252P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 32,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 32,312 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Auto pedal rubber well worn. (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 32,297 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Main beam flash not working. (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working Horn puny and intermittently not working at all as it should. (7.7 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Horn sound puny and not working as it should. (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jets not squirting front screen swept area and puny in operation. (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Auto pedal rubber well worn. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto transmission oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight imbalance to parking brakes with offside lagging.

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both steering rack gaiters insecure at (small) tie rod ends. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Free play detected at steering wheel at half inch (13mm) limit. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 32,043 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 31,672 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,494 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 31,316 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 31,013 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 30,656 miles

front wipers split

o/s driveshaft spline gaitor perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 30,208 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,937 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,433 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 28,665 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,027 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 27,404 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 27,116 miles

near side rear wheel dragging

Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,499 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 26,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 25,934 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 25,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 25,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 25,350 miles

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

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

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

play in offside front steering rack end

slight corrosion offside and nearside front inner wheel arches

Pass 8 Dec 2007 25,011 miles

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

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)

large amount of play offside front steering rack end (new/recon rack fitted)

slight corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

slight play nearside front steering rack end

Pass 5 Dec 2006 24,570 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 23,852 miles

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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LPC 252P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,333 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 LPC 252P, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LPC 252P registered?

LPC 252P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 January 1976.

Is LPC 252P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPC 252P shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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