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PCH 424R

1976 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,135 mi
Last recorded76,135 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCH 424R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 76,135 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 76,071 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 74,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,931 miles

Nearside Front outrigger damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,268 miles

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES CRACKING...

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTRIGGER DAMAGED...

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 72,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES CRACKING...

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTRIGGER DAMAGED...

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 71,408 miles

CORROSION AROUND NEARSIDE FRONT OUT RIGGER...

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 71,408 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH NOT WORKING WHEN SIDE LIGHTS ARE ON... (4.3.3 (b))

CORROSION AROUND NEARSIDE FRONT OUT RIGGER...

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 69,434 miles

Slight play at steering column universal joint

Some imbalance noted to rear service brakes

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 66,976 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short power supply for starter very close to brake pipe with signs of rubbing attention recommended (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached wires in engine compartment fouling brake pipe (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front skirt or lower panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

dipped beam pattern weak reflectors failing

fuel filler cap a little loose attention required

Pass 4 May 2017 65,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering shaft Universal joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play detected at steering column top bearing

Fail 2 May 2017 65,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering shaft Universal joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play detected at steering column top bearing

Pass 4 May 2016 62,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play detected at steering column top bearing

slight play detected in steering shaft universal joint

Pass 13 May 2015 60,636 miles

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

engine idle a little fast

flitch panel by battery rusty and holed repair recomended

o/s/f "u" bolt could be a bit longer through the nuts recomended

Pass 9 May 2014 59,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorber lower rubber mountings deteriorated.

Fail 8 May 2014 59,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorber lower rubber mountings deteriorated.

Pass 2 May 2013 58,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 56,316 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 May 2011 54,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust supports perished

Pass 5 May 2011 54,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust supports perished

Pass 5 May 2010 54,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor corroded

general underside corrosion

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2008 52,201 miles

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

boot floor corroded

number plate lamps dim

rear view mirror slight play

Fail 6 May 2008 52,201 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

boot floor corroded

number plate lamps dim

rear view mirror slight play

Pass 11 May 2007 50,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2007 50,883 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 50,841 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PCH 424R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PCH 424R, 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 PCH 424R registered?

PCH 424R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 August 1976.

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