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PFN 301S

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,212 mi
Last recorded88,212 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFN 301S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 88,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 85,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 84,499 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 84,499 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 83,934 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,410 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,912 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 81,912 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,990 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 80,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,685 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 78,684 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,824 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 75,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,425 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 73,421 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,063 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 71,053 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 70,883 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,666 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,152 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,252 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,766 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,620 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,705 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 61,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rubber boot on lower ball joint split

slight corrosion of under body panels and parts

Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,998 miles

rubber boot on lower ball joint split

slight corrosion of under body panels and parts

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 60,807 miles

o/s rear tyre on 1/.6mm limit

slight corrosion of front n/s metal brake pipe

slight corrosion of tiabars and roll bars

slight corrosion rear road springs

slight play in top steering columnbuse

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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PFN 301S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PFN 301S, 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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PFN 301S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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