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STA 6

1977 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,585 mi
Last recorded79,585 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTA 6
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,585 miles

Boot floor corroded

Inner OSR wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,015 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,091 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,400 miles

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

front of both sills and behind of corroding

inside faces of both front brake discs in very poor condition (esp o/s )

slight play at front wheel bearings esp n/s

slight play at o/s of steering (rack?)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,397 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bottom of servo seems damp with fluid??

front of both sills and behind of corroding

inside faces of both front brake discs in very poor condition (esp o/s )

servo operation could be better

slight play at front wheel bearings esp n/s

slight play at o/s of steering (rack?)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,926 miles

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

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

dash pael illumination in/op

servo assistance could/should be better???

Fail 9 Jul 2012 76,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

dash pael illumination in/op

o/s handbrake req attention

play at top of steering coloumn

servo assistance could/should be better???

Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,881 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,384 miles

slight play at top of steering column.

slightly long travel at handbrake.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,869 miles

L/H DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

SLIGHTLY POORER HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE AT R/H SIDE.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,268 miles

Adjust os handbrake

Check bolts at front of diff carrier

Handbrake warning light inop

Slight exhaust leak at ns frontpipe

Slight plat at os of rack

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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STA 6 is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 STA 6, 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 STA 6 registered?

STA 6 is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 5 April 1977.

Is STA 6 safe to buy?

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