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EGJ 513T

1978 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,250 mi
Last recorded62,250 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Stag62,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGJ 513T
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,250 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 62,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,980 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 61,875 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,591 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,500 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,180 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,840 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 60,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,223 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play at steering wheel.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 59,654 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play at steering wheel.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 59,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv n/s/front inner track control arm bush

adv oil leak leak g/box pan

adv oil leak rear diff pan

Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

adv n/s/front inner track control arm bush

adv oil leak leak g/box pan

adv oil leak rear diff pan

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,879 miles

nsf suspension arm front bush worn away allowing metal to metal contact.osf arm front bush deteriorating.

slight play in steering.slight play at nsf wheel.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf suspension arm front bush worn away allowing metal to metal contact.osf arm front bush deteriorating.

slight play in steering.slight play at nsf wheel.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,574 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 57,561 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,019 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,016 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in offside rear drive u/j

Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,930 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear drive shaft u/j worn

steering rack rubber mounting bushes deteriorated

steering rack worn

Fail 30 Jun 2009 55,927 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear drive shaft u/j worn

steering rack rubber mounting bushes deteriorated

steering rack worn

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,309 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 55,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner steer rack joints deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2007 54,811 miles

Oil leak

tyres worn

Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,997 miles

oil leak

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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EGJ 513T is a 1978 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 EGJ 513T, 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 EGJ 513T registered?

EGJ 513T is a 1978 Triumph Stag, first registered on 4 August 1978.

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