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URH 853R

1977 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,732 mi
Last recorded55,732 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag Auto60,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURH 853R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 55,732 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 55,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard lights not working

Pass 24 May 2022 53,526 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 53,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 52,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 51,810 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 51,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,802 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,740 miles

n/s rear shocker slightly damp

o/s and n/s outer sills to floors generally developing corrosion/weak in places

slight free play at steering wheel/column/u.j.s

slight play in o/s and n/s front and o/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jul 2010 50,740 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear shocker slightly damp

o/s and n/s outer sills to floors generally developing corrosion/weak in places

slight free play at steering wheel/column/u.j.s

slight play in o/s and n/s front and o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Apr 2009 50,401 miles

front brake balance slightly uneven

outer sills developing corrosion/weak in places

slight play at steering wheel-u.j./rack

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Apr 2009 50,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake balance slightly uneven

outer sills developing corrosion/weak in places

slight play at steering wheel-u.j./rack

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,800 miles

play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

sills to floors dev. corrosion in places.

slight play/wear in steering column/u.j.s

wiper blades splitting.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 48,764 miles

some play in upper column bushes, slight play in lower column u.j./rack.

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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URH 853R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 URH 853R, 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 URH 853R registered?

URH 853R is a 1977 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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