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CLE 5T

1978 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,644 mi
Last recorded86,644 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLE 5T
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 86,644 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 86,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,364 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,113 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 85,908 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,623 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,248 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 85,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,690 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,334 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,057 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 83,521 miles

Offside Rear play in wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2015 83,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 82,575 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,190 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 81,753 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 81,082 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,932 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 79,925 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 78,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 77,605 miles

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

Slight wear in steering colomn down shaft joint. Corrosion on both under sill areas

Pass 24 Jan 2007 75,605 miles

Hand brake performance just passible

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight unbalance on rear brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2006 73,366 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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CLE 5T is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,190 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 CLE 5T, 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 48 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 CLE 5T registered?

CLE 5T is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is CLE 5T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLE 5T shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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