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OLJ 740R

1976 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,071 mi
Last recorded58,071 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLJ 740R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,071 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,595 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,849 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,841 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 56,815 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,725 miles

Diff oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Handbrake cable fouling propshaft

Fail 1 Aug 2013 56,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Diff oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Handbrake cable fouling propshaft

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,581 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,581 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,506 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,905 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 55,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

slightly low performance from offside parking brake

surface corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2008 54,695 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 54,686 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 54,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 52,939 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 52,939 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 52,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n /s/f bottom susp arm balljoint gaiter 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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OLJ 740R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,000cc 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 OLJ 740R, 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 OLJ 740R registered?

OLJ 740R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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