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LYV 797P

1976 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,656 mi
Last recorded90,656 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYV 797P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2016 90,656 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 90,562 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,758 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,794 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 87,604 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 87,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 87,394 miles

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

rear brake hoses cracking/splitting.nearside front brake hose cracking/splitting ..origional brake hoses?

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,131 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,801 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 86,587 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 86,587 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 86,562 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 86,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 86,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 86,148 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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LYV 797P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LYV 797P, 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.

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What year was LYV 797P registered?

LYV 797P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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