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PMD 399R

1977 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMD 399R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 95,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 94,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,566 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,477 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 94,299 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 94,012 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,760 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 93,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 92,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,477 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 92,234 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 91,815 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Sep 2006 91,815 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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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PMD 399R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PMD 399R, 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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PMD 399R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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