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SKV 796R

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,126 mi
Last recorded87,126 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKV 796R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,126 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 87,123 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 86,892 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 85,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 84,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,405 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake lower on effort (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2016 82,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 81,604 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 80,910 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 80,276 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 79,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 78,810 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 78,374 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 78,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 77,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 77,375 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 77,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SKV 796R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SKV 796R, 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 SKV 796R registered?

SKV 796R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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The MOT history for SKV 796R shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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