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VCP 474R

1976 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,569 mi
Last recorded83,569 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCP 474R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,569 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 83,568 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,745 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

n/s wiper blade perished slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,787 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 75,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2007 75,184 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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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VCP 474R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VCP 474R, 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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What year was VCP 474R registered?

VCP 474R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 10 September 1976.

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