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MEF 41P

1976 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,229 mi
Last recorded24,229 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEF 41P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 24,229 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))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 24,172 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.125% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Hazzard light not working

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 22,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 17,556 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 15,447 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 15,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 13,290 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 11,173 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 10,497 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 10,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 7,692 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 7,617 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down At steering wheel (2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe across cross member (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Lower arm outer bolt not long enough to go through locking devise

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 5,222 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 3,414 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 3,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 1,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,798 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,713 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 96,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,287 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 92,046 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 90,950 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,435 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 89,406 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 88,290 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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MEF 41P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MEF 41P, 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 MEF 41P registered?

MEF 41P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 30 March 1976.

Is MEF 41P safe to buy?

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