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PLT 88R

1976 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

4,539 mi
Last recorded4,539 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLT 88R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 4,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 3,941 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 3,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 2,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 2,372 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 1,858 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 1,244 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 578 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 99,012 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 99,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 96,361 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,824 miles

battery insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,686 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 91,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,965 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 88,963 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,127 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,863 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

condensation inside o/s wing indicator

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 8 Jul 2009 85,224 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 83,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PLT 88R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PLT 88R, 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 PLT 88R registered?

PLT 88R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 December 1976.

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