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WGP 189R

1976 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,869 mi
Last recorded8,869 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGP 189R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 8,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 8,383 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 8,383 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 8,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 6,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 6,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 5,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 4,646 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 3,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 441 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2008 441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 5 May 2006 98,247 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 98,236 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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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WGP 189R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WGP 189R, 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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WGP 189R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 August 1976.

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