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RVS 3S

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

13,584 mi
Last recorded13,584 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVS 3S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 13,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 12,957 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 12,320 miles

hole in boot floor not structural

Pass 1 Aug 2023 11,565 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 10,874 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 9,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 9,342 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 8,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear end of sill starting to rust

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

Fail 29 May 2019 8,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear end of sill starting to rust

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 8,108 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 7,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 7,710 miles

N/S/F Floor & inner sill are very corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 7,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Floor & inner sill are very corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 7,652 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 7,602 miles

N/S/F Inner sill & floor is very corroded

N/S/F Seat belt catch is incompleat

Fail 6 Jan 2014 7,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F Inner sill & floor is very corroded

N/S/F Seat belt catch is incompleat

Pass 9 Jan 2013 6,765 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,451 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 5,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 5,160 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 5,158 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,127 miles

offside fromt inner valance corroded and holed

Fail 24 Mar 2011 5,127 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 4,875 miles

Corrosion hole in O/S/F inner valance

Fail 20 May 2010 4,875 miles

Corrosion hole in O/S/F inner valance

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2009 4,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 4,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 4,181 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 4,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion holes in offside front inner valance area (not structural)

Pass 16 May 2006 3,950 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to and around offside front inner and outer valance panels

nearside reverse light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2006 3,950 miles

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

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to and around offside front inner and outer valance panels

nearside reverse light inoperative

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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RVS 3S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RVS 3S, 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 RVS 3S registered?

RVS 3S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 21 November 1977.

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