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XJO 823R

1976 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,692 mi
Last recorded96,692 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJO 823R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,692 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 96,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,660 miles

heavy oil leak[s].

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front under wheelarch area corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,546 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 95,515 miles

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

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

dampness around o/s/f shocker

engine oil leaks

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight movement in front hub assembly's

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

both sides front under wheelarch areas corroded

dampness aound diff

play in steering

underside of vehicle and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Dec 2012 95,401 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

both sides front under wheelarch areas corroded

dampness aound diff

play in steering

underside of vehicle and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,248 miles

dampness around rear diff

heavy engine oil leaks

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s steering rack gaiter starting to split

slight movemnt in front hubs

tapley test for brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2011 95,065 miles

play in steering column

Fail 17 Jan 2011 95,065 miles

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

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

play in steering column

Pass 22 Jan 2010 93,772 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front and both rear tyre valves heavily perrished

movement in steering column

Fail 19 Jan 2010 93,745 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front and both rear tyre valves heavily perrished

movement in steering column

Pass 4 Feb 2009 93,033 miles

o/s/f shocker damp

play in both steering rackl inner joints

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2006 92,607 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 92,571 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Service 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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XJO 823R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XJO 823R, 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 XJO 823R registered?

XJO 823R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 November 1976.

Is XJO 823R safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJO 823R shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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