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MHP 653P

1976 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,242 mi
Last recorded64,242 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHP 653P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 64,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 58,182 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,964 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 54,963 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 50,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 46,183 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 46,139 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 42,316 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 42,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 37,342 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,945 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,219 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 32,173 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,175 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,600 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 22,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,296 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight movement in front wheel bearings

movement in steering rack O/S

Fail 6 Aug 2012 22,292 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight movement in front wheel bearings

movement in steering rack O/S

Pass 31 May 2011 22,038 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 22,030 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Movement in steering rack

Slight binding on N/S/R wheel

Water leak from top hose

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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MHP 653P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MHP 653P, 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 MHP 653P registered?

MHP 653P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 21 April 1976.

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