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MTJ 52R

1976 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,736 mi
Last recorded14,736 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTJ 52R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 14,736 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 12,643 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 10,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 9,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 7,978 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 5,783 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 3,581 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 3,581 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both wheels / service brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 3,555 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 3,555 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 3,544 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 3,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 3,446 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 3,437 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 3,371 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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MTJ 52R is a 1976 Triumph Stag in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTJ 52R, 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 MTJ 52R registered?

MTJ 52R is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 9 September 1976.

Is MTJ 52R safe to buy?

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