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RCB 848S

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,063 mi
Last recorded79,063 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCB 848S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,063 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top mount slight movement

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,432 miles

Brake pipes not very well clipped.

Slight play in steering column.

Wheel bearing have play, more so on rears.

Fail 3 May 2017 76,409 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported In drivers foot well. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release incorrectly mounted. (5.2.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to chassis area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both strong advise. (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 76,155 miles

underside rusty but not holed

Pass 13 May 2015 75,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 45,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,840 miles

Front panel corroded.

Heavy corrosion around jacking points. Corrosion hole near offside rear suspension mounting point.

Horn intermitant.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sill covers fitted and a fresh coat of underseal applied.

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 74,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,768 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on both a pillars near screen

play in all bearings

play in rack

various corrosion under body

Pass 5 May 2010 72,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 72,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight leak steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,818 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,866 miles

same as previous vt32

Fail 23 Nov 2006 70,865 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 69,329 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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RCB 848S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RCB 848S, 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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RCB 848S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 8 December 1977.

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