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EME 897J

1970 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,464 mi
Last recorded8,464 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Triumph Stag57,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEME 897J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 8,464 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 8,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 7,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 7,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 7,617 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 7,358 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 7,054 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 7,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EME 897J is a 1970 Triumph Stag in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 57,238 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 EME 897J, 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 56 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 EME 897J registered?

EME 897J is a 1970 Triumph Stag, first registered on 9 December 1970.

Is EME 897J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EME 897J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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