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MDD 500P

1976 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,592 mi
Last recorded93,592 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDD 500P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 93,592 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 93,592 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 93,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 92,644 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 91,597 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 91,259 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 89,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 88,665 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside has a slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,323 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,323 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 85,323 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,081 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 84,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play And inner arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Inner ball joint (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) Up and down (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,261 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,393 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 80,392 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,238 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 80,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,220 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,171 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,070 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 80,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 80,042 miles

slight leak on rear exhaust joints

stud missing from nearside exhaust manifold/downpipe joint

Pass 4 May 2006 79,896 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2006 79,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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MDD 500P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MDD 500P, 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 MDD 500P registered?

MDD 500P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 March 1976.

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