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PTT 297R

1976 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,167 mi
Last recorded96,167 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTT 297R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,167 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 96,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,156 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting insecure

Surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,138 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,044 miles

Oil leak

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,808 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,698 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tail pipes mounting rubbers perishing

general corrosion rear body & chassis

n/s/f floor to sill corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,550 miles

General underbody corrosion

N/S/F OUT RIGGER CORRODED

N/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED

O/S Floor to sill corroded

O/S/F OUT RIGGER CORRODED

O/S/F OUTERSILL CORRODED

O/S/R Brake slight binding

Rear silencer mounting rubbers in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2010 95,547 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General underbody corrosion

N/S/F OUT RIGGER CORRODED

N/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED

O/S Floor to sill corroded

O/S/F OUT RIGGER CORRODED

O/S/R Brake slight binding

Rear silencer mounting rubbers in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2009 95,523 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 95,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S UNDERFLOOR TO SILL CORRODING

Pass 17 May 2007 94,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 94,094 miles

nearside front tie-bar rear bush weak

offside underfloor corroding

suspect tie bar mounting bolts

very light pitting both front discs

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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PTT 297R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PTT 297R, 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 PTT 297R registered?

PTT 297R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 20 August 1976.

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The MOT history for PTT 297R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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