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TNB 826K

1971 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,049 mi
Last recorded87,049 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 826K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 87,049 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 87,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 87,030 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 87,017 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 87,007 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 86,999 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 86,991 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 86,948 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 86,941 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,907 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 86,907 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,899 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,866 miles

corosion on n/s floor

slight corosion on front outrigers

slight play in steering rack o/s/front

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,851 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bottom steering colum bush has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,675 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight coolant leak.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 86,657 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight coolant leak.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s and n/s front floor to sill areas badly corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,492 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 86,492 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 86,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,045 miles

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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TNB 826K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 TNB 826K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNB 826K registered?

TNB 826K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 25 November 1971.

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