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TGN 790R

1976 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,947 mi
Last recorded93,947 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag Auto62,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGN 790R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 93,947 miles

floors, chassis and inner sill panels starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rods rubbers starting to crack/ perish

front to rear metal brake pipe, nearside front metal brake pipe, rear brake hoses ferrules and rear brake unions starting to rust

front wheel bearings slight play

rear diff slightly damp

slight oil and coolant leaks

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre pressure low

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,799 miles

floors, chassis and inner sill panels starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

front to rear metal brake pipes and nearside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

front wheel bearings slight play

rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear diff slightly damp

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 2 Jul 2019 93,793 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

floors, chassis and inner sill panels starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to crack/ perish

front to rear metal brake pipes and nearside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

front wheel bearings slight play

rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear diff slightly damp

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 7 May 2015 93,731 miles

floors, chassis and inner sill panels starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rods rubbers starting to crack/ perish

front to rear and rear left to right metal brake pipes starting to rust

front wheel bearings slight play

fuel hoses starting to crack/ perish

handbrake performance slightly low

rear diff slightly damp

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 5 May 2015 93,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

floors, chassis and inner sill panels starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rods rubbers starting to crack/ perish

front to rear and rear left to right metal brake pipes starting to rust

front wheel bearings slight play

fuel hoses starting to crack/ perish

handbrake performance slightly low

rear diff slightly damp

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 18 Sep 2013 93,718 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

floors and chassis surface rusting

front wheel bearings slight play

slight oil leak and rear diff slightly damp

steering rack slight movement

suspension coil springs surface rusting

Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,344 miles

front exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear diff slightly damp

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension coil springs rusty

sill panels, floors and chassis starting to rust

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2011 93,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

rear diff slightly damp

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension coil springs rusty

sill panels, floors and chassis starting to rust

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 May 2009 93,219 miles

coil springs starting to rust

floors, inner sills, chassis and front panel starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

front wheel bearings slight play

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front suspension lower arm/ track control arm bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside track rod end and neaside front lower ball joint cover boots starting to split

oil leak

steering rack slight play

Pass 31 May 2007 93,187 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

coil springs starting to rust

floors, inner sills, rear chassis and front panel starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front track control arm bushes starting to split/ wear

oil leak

steering rack slight play

Fail 14 May 2007 93,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil springs starting to rust

floors, inner sills and rear chassis starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

front panel/ crossmember starting to rust

front track control arms bushes starting to split/ wear

front wheel bearings slight play

metal brake pipes starting to rust

oil leak

steering rack slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,130 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to crack/perish

nearside floor to inner sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside front headlamp beam pattern getting weak

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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TGN 790R is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,979 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGN 790R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGN 790R registered?

TGN 790R is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 December 1976.

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