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SPE 888R

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,175 mi
Last recorded2,175 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 888R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 2,175 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 2,151 miles

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 22 Aug 2024 2,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 24 Dec 2015 1,406 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 1,406 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing Both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 99,799 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,096 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 98,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F Outrigger Corroded

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 94,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,657 miles

advise slight play to steering box

Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,262 miles

advise slight play to n/s and o/s steering arms

Pass 23 Dec 2008 87,279 miles

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

advise slight play to o/s steering arm.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 82,279 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 78,668 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 78,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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SPE 888R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SPE 888R, 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 SPE 888R registered?

SPE 888R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 24 June 1977.

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