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MFL 917P

1976 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag Auto62,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFL 917P
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,517 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 92,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,027 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 90,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 88,544 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,151 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 87,151 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,087 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 85,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,578 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,166 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 82,141 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,058 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 80,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,280 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 78,269 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,821 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,120 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 74,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,839 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 71,839 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,948 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 67,238 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 65,153 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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MFL 917P is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,979 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFL 917P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFL 917P registered?

MFL 917P is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 14 May 1976.

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The MOT history for MFL 917P shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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