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MDE 501R

1976 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,385 mi
Last recorded40,385 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDE 501R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 40,385 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 40,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 40,155 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 40,107 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 39,971 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 39,847 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,774 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,540 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,533 miles

both outer sills covers fitted

slight corrosion both front inner sills

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,457 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 38,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion on both inner sills front end

Pass 21 Jan 2006 38,373 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F lower suspension arm outer ball joint protective rubber gaitors are split, allowing water ingress

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2006 38,373 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F lower suspension arm outer ball joint protective rubber gaitors are split, allowing water ingress

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MDE 501R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,333 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 MDE 501R, 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 50 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 MDE 501R registered?

MDE 501R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 August 1976.

Is MDE 501R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDE 501R shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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