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NOU 988R

1976 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,923 mi
Last recorded88,923 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOU 988R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 88,923 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,840 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 84,764 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 84,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 84,243 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,680 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 83,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,092 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 83,092 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Underseal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,713 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,713 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,261 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 69,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,912 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 81,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,453 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,055 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2010 80,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 79,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,642 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,325 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 79,319 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 79,136 miles

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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NOU 988R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NOU 988R, 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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What year was NOU 988R registered?

NOU 988R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 15 December 1976.

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