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MSA 222P

1976 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,394 mi
Last recorded13,394 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSA 222P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2017 13,394 miles

Corrosion at N/S A pillar under wing

Springs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 13,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Corrosion at N/S A pillar under wing

O/S/F wheel bearing would benefit from adjustment

Springs corroded

Steering intermediate shaft has slight play in universal joints

Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,832 miles

Corrosion present in both front wheel arch areas

Diff appears to be noisy

Engine leaking oil

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Rear section of front to rear, and NSR brake pipes corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 10,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion present in both front wheel arch areas

Diff appears to be noisy

Engine leaking oil

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Rear section of front to rear, and NSR brake pipes corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 9,088 miles

Boot floor would benefit from refinishing

Diff carrier bushes splitting

Front brake pads worn

Loose wiring beside oil cooler

Number plate lights deteriorated

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Rear light lenses cloudy

Rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 6,089 miles

All road springs corroded

Floor underseal peeling in places

Oil leak at pump

Power steering rack seems damp at NS?

Fail 11 Mar 2014 6,089 miles

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

All road springs corroded

Floor underseal peeling in places

Front wheel bearings would benefit from adjustment

Oil leak at pump

Power steering rack seems damp at NS?

Pass 5 Mar 2013 4,363 miles

boot was full at time of test

front seat runners worn/loose esp n/s

petrol drip from carb overflow!!!

rear tail lamps in poor condition / deteriorated and n/s reverse lamp in/op

reg plate lights deteriorated/poor condition

steering pipes have already been renewd

usual oil leaks nothing more than usual!!

usual slight play at steering coloumn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 2,318 miles

Corrosion at NSF floor area

Corrosion in rear wheel arches

High pressure power steering pipe perished

N/S mirror loose

Several oil leaks under car

Wiper blades could clear the window better

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,420 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

both rear tail lamp assys old and deteriorated

both wiper blades are worn

drivers seatbelt is worn

handbrake requires attention very little reserve travel (adjustment??)

slight exhaust leak at o/s centre exhaust box

slight play movement at steering coloumn

slight play wear at o/s of steering rack

steering wheel rim has damage

Fail 14 Apr 2011 99,420 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on edges

both rear tail lamp assys old and deteriorated

both wiper blades are worn

drivers seatbelt is worn

handbrake requires attention very little reserve travel (adjustment??)

slight exhaust leak at o/s centre exhaust box

slight play movement at steering coloumn

slight play wear at o/s of steering rack

steering wheel rim has damage

Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,099 miles

both headlamp aims near low limit

both rear seat belts slow to retract

drivers seat belt slow to retract

slight play and roughness at n/s front wheelbearing

slight play at o/s front wheel bearing

tyres are starting to wear

wear at steering coloumn

Fail 12 Apr 2010 96,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp aims near low limit

both rear seat belts slow to retract

drivers seat belt slow to retract

slight play and roughness at n/s front wheelbearing

slight play at o/s front wheel bearing

tyres are starting to wear

wear at steering coloumn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 93,063 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

headlamp beam patterns are poor

Fail 11 Mar 2009 93,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

headlamp patterns poor

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,649 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front seats runners are worn

rear driveshafts centre splin es are worn (slap)o/s & n/s

servo ??? somtimes spits when operated

slight wear/movement at top and bottom of steering coloumn /shaft

Fail 18 Mar 2008 90,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front seats runners are worn

rear driveshafts centre splin es are worn (slap)o/s & n/s

servo ??? somtimes spits when operated

slight wear/movement at top and bottom of steering coloumn /shaft

Pass 3 Apr 2007 88,486 miles

advisory list as test 210745277092 and

front brake balance could be alot better

handbrake has free travel and near end of travel

Fail 16 Mar 2007 88,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

drivers seatbelt is worn

o/s rear driveshaft splines worn???

slight play at n/s rear wheelbearing

steering coloumn and shaft have slight wear

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2005 83,965 miles

advisory list as test 152749195294

Fail 26 Oct 2005 83,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

excessive wear on rear driveshaft splines !!!(could be dangerous)

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 222P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 222P, 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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MSA 222P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 10 March 1976.

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