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PBA 3R

1976 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,386 mi
Last recorded90,386 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBA 3R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 90,386 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,637 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 82,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 78,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service Brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,416 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,434 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2017 76,434 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working interfering with side light (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 75,852 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 75,021 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 74,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 74,131 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 74,131 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 73,123 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 May 2010 73,092 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 72,649 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 72,061 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 71,423 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 70,621 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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PBA 3R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PBA 3R, 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 PBA 3R registered?

PBA 3R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 18 October 1976.

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