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MYK 159P

1976 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,258 mi
Last recorded18,258 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYK 159P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 18,258 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 18,255 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,477 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre of sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 17,477 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre of sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,723 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Middle of sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,115 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,695 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 15,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 15,204 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,654 miles

advise osf corroded floor pan/cill

advise play in sterring rack

Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,812 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,074 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 13,072 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

parking brake efficiency ok,but brake effort on n/s reduced by 50%. Advise inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2008 12,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

parking brake efficiency ok,but brake effort on n/s reduced by 50%. Advise inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 10,502 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 10,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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MYK 159P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MYK 159P, 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 MYK 159P registered?

MYK 159P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 30 April 1976.

Is MYK 159P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYK 159P shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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