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TMA 949R

1976 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,543 mi
Last recorded39,543 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMA 949R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 39,543 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 38,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,248 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,374 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 26,596 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,457 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,446 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front brake slight bind

Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,457 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general underbody surface corosion

offside rear brake binding slighty

Fail 21 Feb 2013 22,457 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

general underbody surface corosion

offside rear brake binding slighty

Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,182 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 21,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 21,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,875 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 20,736 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 20,421 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 20,375 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 May 2006 20,023 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 20,023 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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TMA 949R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TMA 949R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TMA 949R registered?

TMA 949R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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The MOT history for TMA 949R shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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