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TRM 552S

1977 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,305 mi
Last recorded42,305 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRM 552S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 42,305 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 41,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 40,253 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 38,045 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 36,969 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 35,734 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,736 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 33,417 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 33,417 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All four tyre's are 26 years old hence cord's showing.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,069 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,885 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 32,923 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,573 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,314 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,146 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 32,146 miles

Front Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,885 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 31,885 miles

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,751 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 31,751 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,603 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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TRM 552S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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 TRM 552S, 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 TRM 552S registered?

TRM 552S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is TRM 552S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRM 552S shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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