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VHO 38R

1976 Triumph Stag

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,504 mi
Last recorded12,504 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHO 38R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 12,504 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at several joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 11,844 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dipped beam headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2018 11,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dipped beam headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 11,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 11,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 10,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 10,018 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 10,018 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 9,606 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2012 8,921 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,490 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 7,113 miles

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

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

Some play in seering rack.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 6,280 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jan 2009 6,280 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jan 2008 4,742 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 4,742 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 3,701 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

underside of vehicle has some surface corrosion forming

Pass 20 Dec 2005 1,103 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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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VHO 38R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHO 38R, 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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VHO 38R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 14 September 1976.

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