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SFL 240R

1976 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,417 mi
Last recorded91,417 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag Auto62,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 240R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 91,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 91,408 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,923 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside handbrake low

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,337 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 90,337 miles

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

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

both front brakes holding on

offside handbrake low reading

Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,799 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 89,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,927 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,103 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,110 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,399 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,399 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,505 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front brakes holding on slightly

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,640 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 83,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 83,052 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,052 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,428 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 82,428 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 81,750 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 81,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 78,924 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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SFL 240R is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,979 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFL 240R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SFL 240R registered?

SFL 240R is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 3 August 1976.

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