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MJC 899R

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,380 mi
Last recorded77,380 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJC 899R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,380 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 77,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard's not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,446 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 75,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,693 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,800 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,517 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 68,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,929 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 66,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,260 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 65,258 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 3 May 2012 64,004 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 64,001 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,166 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 63,164 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,864 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,859 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 59,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bot track rod end boots split

steering rack slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 58,920 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 58,918 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 58,916 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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MJC 899R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 60,708 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 MJC 899R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJC 899R registered?

MJC 899R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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