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TBC 270R

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

4,242 mi
Last recorded4,242 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBC 270R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 4,242 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 3,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 2,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 2,212 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 1,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

oil leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2014 1,320 miles

oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2013 151 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 11,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 9,821 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 9,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 8,770 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 7,557 miles

Corrosion in offside front floor.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 7,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion in offside front floor.

Knocking noise from engine bay.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 7,557 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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TBC 270R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TBC 270R, 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 TBC 270R registered?

TBC 270R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 13 May 1977.

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