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XGA 709S

1977 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,575 mi
Last recorded46,575 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGA 709S
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,575 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 46,574 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 46,235 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 46,235 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,865 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 45,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,514 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 45,514 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 45,462 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 45,447 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 45,447 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,243 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,935 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,793 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 44,793 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,675 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,347 miles

floor sections slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2009 44,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

floor sections slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2008 44,210 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 44,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,154 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,945 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 43,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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XGA 709S is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGA 709S, 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 XGA 709S registered?

XGA 709S is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 August 1977.

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