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TMC 888S

1977 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,268 mi
Last recorded52,268 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMC 888S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 52,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 52,196 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,143 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 52,079 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 51,989 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 51,832 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 51,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,694 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,438 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 51,403 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Park brake poor effort

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brakes binding may fail retest.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,392 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,305 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 51,305 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 51,176 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 51,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside fan cowl missing

Fail 28 May 2013 51,131 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper poor

underside fan cowl missing

Pass 10 May 2012 51,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cooling fan has no safe gaurd fitted

o/s rear park brake has low effort

o/s wiperblade in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2011 51,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cooling fan has no saftey shield

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

o/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2010 51,010 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

hand brake long travel

no cover over lower section of cooling fan

Pass 13 May 2009 50,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 50,881 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 50,870 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 50,712 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 50,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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TMC 888S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TMC 888S, 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 TMC 888S registered?

TMC 888S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is TMC 888S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMC 888S shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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