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NAT 158P

1976 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,989 mi
Last recorded81,989 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAT 158P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 81,989 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

heavy wax oiled under body

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2024 81,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around top coilspring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily wax oiled under body

under body corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 81,633 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,585 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,503 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,615 miles

Automatic gear selector cable has stretched, detente ineffective, meaning that it is possible to actually start the car whilst a gear is selected, may constitute a hazard

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in steering box input shaft, causing slight notchiness in steering

Fail 13 Sep 2013 80,615 miles

Automatic gear selector cable has stretched, detente ineffective, meaning that it is possible to actually start the car whilst a gear is selected, may constitute a hazard

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in steering box input shaft, causing slight notchiness in steering

Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,578 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise oil leak at diff area

Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,425 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 80,404 miles

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

advise slight play in steering rack end

Pass 21 May 2009 80,268 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 60,254 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 80,193 miles

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

O/S parking brake slightly down on performance

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2007 79,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 79,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s parking brake performance slightly low ok time of test

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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NAT 158P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NAT 158P, 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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NAT 158P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 29 March 1976.

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