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VBT 860R

1976 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

74,042 mi
Last recorded74,042 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBT 860R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,042 miles

Bottom of both A posts corroded

Bottom of both front wings corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 74,042 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bottom of both A posts corroded

Bottom of both front wings corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,273 miles

Both A posts corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front lower wing corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 73,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump in boot (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front lower wing corroded

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Both A posts corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,055 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 73,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,657 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,006 miles

Has minor Engine/Gearbox oil leaks

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 71,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Tyres developing age cracks

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,129 miles

Oil leak

front tyres are cracking

washer button damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2013 71,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres are cracking

no reverse gear

washer button damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,724 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 70,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,702 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 70,690 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 70,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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 860R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 860R, 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 VBT 860R registered?

VBT 860R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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