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ORC 243P

1976 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,570 mi
Last recorded80,570 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 243P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 80,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,148 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 80,033 miles

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

park brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements

Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,893 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 79,874 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 79,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,353 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 78,950 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 78,950 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 78,743 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,145 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 78,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,979 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 77,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underbody has been undersealed

Fail 30 Aug 2012 77,551 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underbody has been undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 77,326 miles

vehicle underside has been welded and undersealed

Pass 11 May 2011 77,136 miles

advisory from previous test no 317516521482

Fail 6 May 2011 77,125 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

o/s/r inner drive shaft gaiter split

play in both rear wheel bearings

welding repair to floor pans and chassis

Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,846 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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ORC 243P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ORC 243P, 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 ORC 243P registered?

ORC 243P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 February 1976.

Is ORC 243P safe to buy?

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