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DHP 985L

1976 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,504 mi
Last recorded65,504 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHP 985L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,504 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,982 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,316 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 60,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 57,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 56,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,133 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,590 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,543 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 41,663 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer sills have light corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer sills rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2014 38,750 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,917 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 1,109 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,419 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 40,681 miles

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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DHP 985L is a 1976 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHP 985L, 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 DHP 985L registered?

DHP 985L is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 13 April 1976.

Is DHP 985L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHP 985L shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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