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TBR 980R

1976 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,826 mi
Last recorded70,826 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBR 980R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,826 miles

Offside Rear quarter panel has damage

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,695 miles

Offside head lamp has poor beam image

Fail 11 Aug 2016 70,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cross member as seen from inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper outer sill/quarter panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure due to perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure due to perishing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rearmost bush has slight movement

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside head lamp has poor beam image

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,476 miles

Oil leak

offide sill chrome cover fitted

offside front tyre cracking up

offside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offide sill chrome cover fitted

offside front tyre cracking up

offside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r rusty wheel arch

battery insecure

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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TBR 980R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TBR 980R, 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 TBR 980R registered?

TBR 980R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 13 August 1976.

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