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PWS 213S

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,128 mi
Last recorded88,128 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWS 213S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,128 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 86,807 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 86,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,859 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,936 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play to inner rack joints

Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,754 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 79,754 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,520 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 77,518 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,786 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

steering joint dust cover split/missing ON BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,113 miles

BOTH REAR DRIVESHAFTS WORN ON SPLINES

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

steering joint dust cover split/missing O/S/BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,403 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Mar 2008 74,802 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,802 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 74,380 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,690 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PWS 213S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PWS 213S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PWS 213S registered?

PWS 213S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 30 August 1977.

Is PWS 213S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWS 213S shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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