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PBD 143R

1976 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,353 mi
Last recorded65,353 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBD 143R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 65,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 64,938 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 64,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,235 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 63,183 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,851 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,495 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,495 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,998 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 58,998 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,837 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,586 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,432 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 57,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 56,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,132 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 56,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,950 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 55,950 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 55,777 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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PBD 143R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PBD 143R, 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 PBD 143R registered?

PBD 143R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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