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RCV 126R

1977 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,644 mi
Last recorded88,644 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCV 126R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,644 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,141 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 88,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,591 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 8 Aug 2013 87,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,820 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,934 miles

HEAD LIGHTS DETERIORATED

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

HEAD LIGHTS DETERIORATED

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,659 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 84,659 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,369 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 84,363 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 84,122 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 84,122 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 83,910 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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RCV 126R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RCV 126R, 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 RCV 126R registered?

RCV 126R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 11 January 1977.

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