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SOB 808S

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,940 mi
Last recorded54,940 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOB 808S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 54,940 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,879 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 50,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,908 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,492 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

pipe slightly rubbing on offside steering rack gaiter

some cracking on both front tyre outer walls

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,035 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,759 miles

nearside lower front chassis outrigger corroded but not seriously affecting body strength

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 41,841 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,386 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,788 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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SOB 808S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 60,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SOB 808S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SOB 808S registered?

SOB 808S is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 8 August 1977.

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