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LYU 462P

1976 Triumph Stag Auto

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,877 mi
Last recorded83,877 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag Auto62,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYU 462P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,877 miles

Offside Rear inner drive shaft boot split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 83,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear driveshaft inner boot split

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 80,382 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 80,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,739 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,972 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,784 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 73,453 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,297 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,649 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 72,649 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,713 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,006 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 68,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,262 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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LYU 462P is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,979 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 LYU 462P, 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 50 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 LYU 462P registered?

LYU 462P is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 10 March 1976.

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