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KMW 953P

1976 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,745 mi
Last recorded97,745 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMW 953P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,745 miles

Front offside and nearside seat belts reels swivelling on mounts

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

Nearside Rear hub showing signs of roughness

Fail 27 Mar 2018 97,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (5.2.5b)

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

Front offside and nearside seat belts reels swivelling on mounts

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

Nearside Rear hub showing signs of roughness

Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,567 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,216 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (3.5.1i)

loose in mounting when vehicle on the ground

metal brake pipes close to starter motor

offside floor corrosion

oil leaking onto exhaust

Fail 6 Apr 2016 95,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (3.5.1i)

loose in mounting when vehicle on the ground

metal brake pipes close to starter motor

offside floor corrosion

oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,074 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 54,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corossion above offside rear shock absorber

corossion centre offside floor

inner wing has been over plate

rear diff oil leak

wire securing offside wiper arm

Fail 6 Nov 2014 94,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

corossion above offside rear shock absorber

corossion centre offside floor

inner wing has been over plate

rear diff oil leak

wire securing offside wiper arm

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,774 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 90,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 90,690 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,863 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,358 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 87,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner 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)

Adjust handbrake travel.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,578 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 82,455 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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KMW 953P is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KMW 953P, 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 KMW 953P registered?

KMW 953P is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 January 1976.

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