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MSA 1G

1976 Triumph Stag

Orange Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,902 mi
Last recorded44,902 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSA 1G
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,902 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,902 miles

Front both seat belts slow to fully retract

Nearside Rear tyre perrished in tread area

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,902 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 44,902 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,902 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes covered in grease in places unable to check thoroughly

Fail 16 Jul 2012 44,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f floor pan to sill holed out with prescribed area

underside off vehicle getting corroded in places

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,902 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 44,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,902 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 44,902 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2006 44,902 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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MSA 1G is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Orange with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MSA 1G, 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 MSA 1G registered?

MSA 1G is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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