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OVG 543R

1976 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,320 mi
Last recorded6,320 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVG 543R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 6,320 miles

ball joint rubber split

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 6,099 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 6,086 miles

nearside inner sill slight corrosion

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 May 2013 5,958 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 5,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,784 miles

Oil leak

battery not bolted down

less effort from offside rear service brake but application is about the same rate

minor wear in nearside front lower suspension balljoint

slight corrosion nearside floor to sill

slight movement in steering column

slight wear in both rear subframe outer bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,598 miles

corrosion on n/s/r inner wing section

front number plate cracked

n/s/r brake excessive fluctuation

Pass 14 Jul 2009 5,453 miles

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

oli leak on engine dripping onto exhaust system

Pass 23 May 2008 5,313 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 5,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 May 2007 5,073 miles

inbalance fronts 22%

surface corrossion front to rear

Pass 10 May 2006 4,627 miles

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

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

surface corrossion front to rear ,REPAIR TO n/s floor

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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OVG 543R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVG 543R, 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 OVG 543R registered?

OVG 543R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is OVG 543R safe to buy?

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