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RTA 388R

1976 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,272 mi
Last recorded3,272 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 388R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 3,272 miles

All under the body covered with under seal

Fail 2 Mar 2022 3,272 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All under the body covered with under seal

Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,606 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator applied (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front fuse box cover loose

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator applied (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 56,355 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Brake Discs rusting And Pitting On Inner Faces

Nearside Front Chassis Rusting

Fail 16 Jul 2016 56,355 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Brake Discs rusting And Pitting On Inner Faces

Nearside Front Chassis Rusting

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,720 miles

both font wheel bearings slight play

oil leaks diff oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,720 miles

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

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

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

both font wheel bearings slight play

oil leaks diff oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 52,682 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,253 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 46,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,925 miles

sill covers fitted

slight wear noise on offside rear wheel bearing

surface rust onb underbody panelling

Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,867 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

surface rust/corrosion both outer sills

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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RTA 388R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RTA 388R, 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 RTA 388R registered?

RTA 388R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 October 1976.

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