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NFC 176S

1978 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,081 mi
Last recorded43,081 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 176S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,081 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 43,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 42,914 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 42,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2012 42,658 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,114 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,448 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,476 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 40,463 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 40,463 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,409 miles

nsf lower ball joint boot split

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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NFC 176S is a 1978 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,190 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 NFC 176S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of NFC 176S?

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What year was NFC 176S registered?

NFC 176S is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is NFC 176S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFC 176S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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