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STG 994

1976 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

19,387 mi
Last recorded19,387 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTG 994
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 19,387 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 19,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Excessive movement in btm arm rear bush (Nut Insecure) (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,063 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 19,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,603 miles

slight movement in front + rear wishbone bushes

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rack ends

Pass 14 Apr 2014 17,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 17,235 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 17,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,904 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged but able to read from reasonable distance.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 17,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate slightly damaged but able to read from reasonable distance.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,919 miles

corrosion to n/s door step / + front of sills

front number plate cracked

h/brake slightly high

o/s aim slightly poor

rear arches corroded

slight distortion on rear brakes

slight play in rack ends

slightly low effort on n/s h/brake

Fail 18 Mar 2011 16,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

corrosion to n/s door step / + front of sills

front number plate cracked

h/brake slightly high

o/s aim slightly poor

rear arches corroded

slight distortion on rear brakes

slight play in rack ends

slightly low effort on n/s h/brake

Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,757 miles

h/brake high

o/s aim slightly poor

slight distortion on rear brakes + lower effort on n/s

slight play in o/s + n/s steering

wheel arches corroded + n/s door step

Fail 20 Apr 2010 16,757 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h/brake high

o/s aim slightly poor

slight distortion on rear brakes + lower effort on n/s

slight play in o/s + n/s steering

wheel arches corroded + n/s door step

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,674 miles

aims slightly poor

h/brake slightly high

slight corrosion to n/s door step

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

slight corrosion to o/s/r arch

slight imbalance and distortion on rear brakes

Fail 23 Sep 2008 16,674 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to n/s door step

aims slightly poor

h/brake slightly high

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

slight corrosion to o/s/r arch

slight imbalance and distortion on rear brakes

Pass 13 Aug 2007 16,323 miles

play in o/s rack end

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner wing[double skin]

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,066 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 16,060 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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STG 994 is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 STG 994, 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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STG 994 is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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