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PLE 16R

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,996 mi
Last recorded73,996 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLE 16R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 73,947 miles

Front discs pitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 73,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs pitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 73,916 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 73,860 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,849 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,849 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 73,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All floor pans and chassis slightly corroded

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,347 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 73,170 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 73,170 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

General corrosion on chassis /suspension /brakes etc.

Oil leak from engine area.

Slight effort recorded from near side rear brake even when not applied.

Slight play in near side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,732 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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PLE 16R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 60,708 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 PLE 16R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLE 16R registered?

PLE 16R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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