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VAB 755R

1976 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,051 mi
Last recorded60,051 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag Auto62,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAB 755R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,051 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 60,051 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,919 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 59,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,661 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,007 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 59,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,875 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 58,533 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,139 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 58,139 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 57,735 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 57,735 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jan 2008
Pass 23 Jan 2007 56,447 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 55,784 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 55,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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VAB 755R is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VAB 755R, 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 VAB 755R registered?

VAB 755R is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 8 October 1976.

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