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SWD 888R

1977 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,553 mi
Last recorded91,553 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWD 888R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 91,403 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 91,304 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 91,125 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 91,111 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,553 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 90,277 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,973 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 88,973 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,513 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,522 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 77,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,703 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 77,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 76,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 74,852 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,388 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,377 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2009 74,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front number plate damage.

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Near side front floor pan by chassiss rail corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 74,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,202 miles

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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SWD 888R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SWD 888R, 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 SWD 888R registered?

SWD 888R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 25 April 1977.

Is SWD 888R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWD 888R shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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