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OTO 262R

1976 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,995 mi
Last recorded80,995 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTO 262R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 80,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall outer (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,132 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 80,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,670 miles

Carbon Monoxide Requirments only just met. it would appear the emissions require adjustment.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,387 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 79,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,008 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,649 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,422 miles

Diff leaking slightly.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,842 miles

O/S/R inner arch corroded near top shock mount.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight freeplay in steering rack.

Slight play in both front bearings.

Pass 13 May 2008 77,663 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 May 2007 77,230 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 76,671 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 76,671 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OTO 262R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTO 262R, 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 OTO 262R registered?

OTO 262R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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