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KJI 780

1973 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,968 mi
Last recorded93,968 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJI 780
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 93,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,559 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,135 miles

coolant leak on top of engine

Fail 20 Apr 2023 93,129 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant leak on top of engine

Pass 6 Apr 2022 92,844 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 92,836 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 92,428 miles

parking brake efficiency minimum only just met

Pass 10 Sep 2019 91,868 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,423 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,895 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,876 miles

O/S wiper blade not claering screen very well

Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,157 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,072 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 86,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,455 miles

Both front tyre inner walls perishing

Registration plates cable tied over black background registration plates

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 Aug 2011 84,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyre inner walls perishing

Registration plates cable tied over black background registration plates

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,939 miles

tyre walls perishing on n/s/f & o/s/f

Fail 14 Sep 2009 81,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,046 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,759 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 77,130 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion to floor areas

Pass 24 Sep 2005 77,109 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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KJI 780 is a 1973 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 53,671 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 KJI 780, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KJI 780 is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 15 March 1973.

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