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MLJ 462P

1976 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,231 mi
Last recorded46,231 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLJ 462P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 46,231 miles

Nearside Reverse light inoperative.

Vehicle underbody thickly coated in underseal, difficult to inspect fully.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 46,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 46,139 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Start flashing fast, then slow down and fail. (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Effort low at 90 kg,. O/S 160 kg. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split. (4.1.D.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake balance test only just acceptable, N/S low.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,067 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 tyres are perishing

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 46,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres are perishing

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,995 miles

cracking at nearside rear and offside rear tyrewalls

Fail 4 Nov 2014 45,995 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

cracking at nearside rear and offside rear tyrewalls

Pass 8 Nov 2013 45,822 miles

cracking at nearside rear and offside rear tyrewalls

Fail 8 Nov 2013 45,822 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

cracking at nearside rear and offside rear tyrewalls

Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,769 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

cracking at tyre sidewalls nearside rear and offside rear

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,586 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,528 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,331 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion starting at some areas of underside

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 44,831 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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MLJ 462P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLJ 462P, 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 MLJ 462P registered?

MLJ 462P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 March 1976.

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