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SGK 976R

1976 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,515 mi
Last recorded64,515 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 976R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark recommend check (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s ,, recommend check (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise operation of dip switch

clutch slave cylinder, slight seepage

headlamp main beam tell tale not working

n/s steering rack gaiter, slightly deteriorated

vehicle in " Very Good" general condition for age

Fail 11 Oct 2022 64,515 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark recommend check (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s ,, recommend check (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise operation of dip switch

clutch slave cylinder, slight seepage

headlamp main beam tell tale not working

n/s steering rack gaiter, slightly deteriorated

vehicle in " Very Good" general condition for age

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,670 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively recommend check (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak minor leaks from engine and transmission ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

clutch slave cylinder weeping fluid,, recommend attention

headlamp dip switch, slightly worn

headlamp main beam tell tale not working

steering rack, slight weep, n/s recommend check

vehicle in "very good" condition for age

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,986 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively recommend check (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively recommend check (3.7.B.3)

headlamp dip switch worn, recommend replace

headlamp main beam tell tale light not working,, recommend attention

steering rack, n/s slight oil weep

Pass 27 Jul 2015 59,764 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp dip switch, slightly worn

headlamp main beam warning light, not working

Fail 17 Jul 2015 59,762 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

headlamp dip switch, slightly worn

headlamp main beam warning light, not working

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,090 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise operation of dip switch, slightly worn

advise operation of starter motor

vehicle in "good condition" for its age

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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SGK 976R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SGK 976R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SGK 976R registered?

SGK 976R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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