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MVE 998R

1976 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,362 mi
Last recorded34,362 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVE 998R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 34,362 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 34,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

P.A.S. belt loose?

Steering column top bearing slightly worn small amount of play. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 34,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 34,138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 33,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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MVE 998R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MVE 998R, 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

How do I check the history of MVE 998R?

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What year was MVE 998R registered?

MVE 998R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 September 1976.

Is MVE 998R safe to buy?

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