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PLC 313R

1976 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,018 mi
Last recorded75,018 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLC 313R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,018 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

floor pans corroded

out riggers corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 74,870 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,753 miles

Lower body heavily covered in underseal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 74,749 miles

All direction indicators not working all indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel footbrake (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower underbody heavily covered in underseal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hazard lights not working

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wiring loom not supported at points

Offside Front Drivers seat frame and bracket worn

Offside Front Inner Chassis leg/member showing corrosion to it, but not deemed excessive

Offside Rear Wheel/brake binding on slightly

Offside wing mirror unit very loose on its location

Rear Exhaust tailpipe support rubber mountings broken, but system still supported just in front of them

Rear seat base cushion loose/insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2019 74,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced may not be working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced may not be working (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wiring loom not supported at points

Offside Front Drivers seat frame and bracket worn

Offside Front Inner Chassis leg/member showing corrosion to it, but not deemed excessive

Offside Rear Wheel/brake binding on slightly

Offside wing mirror unit very loose on its location

Rear Exhaust tailpipe support rubber mountings broken, but system still supported just in front of them

Rear seat base cushion loose/insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,373 miles

ALL Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner wiring loom loose on its securing points, but not likely to fall down

Offside Rear wheel/brake binding on slightly

Offside Zone B has three stickers in it

Offside drivers seat bracket broken, but seat still secure

Rear seat base cushion loose

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,207 miles

3 x stickers in zone B

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached chassis leg area/ pipework (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure slightly

Offside Front Inner sill/floor area corroded, but not deemed excessive

Offside Front drivers seat bracket broken off frame, but seat still secure

Pass 12 May 2016 73,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner chassis leg area has wiring starting to rub against pipework

Offside Front floor area has signs of corrosion

Offside Front seat bracket broken on frame, but seat still secure.

Pass 1 May 2015 72,653 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 72,651 miles

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

N/S/F Chassis slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 72,558 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel bearings have slight play

offside centre floor corroded

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 15 May 2013 72,462 miles

h/brake warning lamp on

rear n/s s/abs bush perished

some movement at both front w/bearings and o/s rear as well

Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

freeplay in both front wheel bearings

freeplay in o/s/r wheel bearing

handbrake warning light on

n/s/r suspension damper bushing perished but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

o/s/f lower valence crossmember corroded at end but not in a prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,878 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 69,878 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2011 69,828 miles

offside front floor rusty

play in front wheel bearings

play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 May 2011 69,828 miles

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

offside front floor rusty

play in front wheel bearings

play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Apr 2011 69,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

play in both front wheel bearings

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,416 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,071 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,054 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,788 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 68,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 67,654 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 67,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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PLC 313R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PLC 313R, 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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PLC 313R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 August 1976.

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