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OPW 280P

1976 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,279 mi
Last recorded10,279 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPW 280P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 10,279 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 10,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,022 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight binding to nearside rear wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,892 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 9,394 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 5,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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 11 Apr 2007 5,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 3,942 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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OPW 280P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPW 280P, 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 OPW 280P registered?

OPW 280P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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