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SSS 830R

1976 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,950 mi
Last recorded59,950 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSS 830R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 59,950 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 58,939 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 58,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,477 miles

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

o/s /r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

noise fromt rear when both wheels spun

rear diff leaking

slight leak at power steering pump

wipers poor

Fail 13 Nov 2013 57,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

noise from rear when both rear wheels spun

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,661 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 57,659 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 56,357 miles

KNOCK FROM STEERING ON LOCK TO LOCK, POSS SHAFT COUPLING

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 56,354 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

KNOCK FROM STEERING ON LOCK TO LOCK, POSS SHAFT COUPLING

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,182 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 55,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,161 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 54,158 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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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SSS 830R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SSS 830R, 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 SSS 830R registered?

SSS 830R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 September 1976.

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