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PAB 118P

1976 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

595 mi
Last recorded595 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAB 118P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine and transmission leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underseal preventing full corrosion assessment

Pass 29 Jun 2020 96,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 89,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,860 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 83,283 miles

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Oil leak from rear diff ()

Oil leak variuos oil leaks ()

alot of surface corrision

front and rear number plates have honey comb effecf backs but allowed to pass due to age

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

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

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear fog lights fitted but not working

small hole front inner panel

various small holes in offside front wheel arch area

Fail 10 May 2017 83,174 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner body sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Oil leak from rear diff ()

Oil leak variuos oil leaks ()

alot of surface corrision

small hole front inner panel

various small holes in offside front wheel arch area

Pass 3 May 2016 81,578 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

parking brake effiency just met

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,561 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 77,444 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,939 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 76,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PAB 118P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PAB 118P, 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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PAB 118P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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