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VBT 717R

1976 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,929 mi
Last recorded77,929 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBT 717R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,929 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,046 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,559 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,296 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,093 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 75,828 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 75,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside centre exhaust mounting fractured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 75,609 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside centre exhaust mounting fractured

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,314 miles

both rear tyres approx. 2mm tread depth on centres

indicators flashing at minimum requirement

windscreen washers weak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 75,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside screen washers-minimum requirement only

offside indicators flashing at minimum rate only

Fail 5 Jun 2009 75,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside screen washers-minimum requirement only

offside indicators flashing at minimum rate only

Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,630 miles

Indicators working at minimum flash rate

Nearside windscreen washer weak

Slight play to nearside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 74,525 miles

Smell of fuel under bonnet - no leak apparent

Fail 23 May 2007 74,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 73,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 May 2006 73,988 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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VBT 717R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VBT 717R, 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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VBT 717R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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