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XJX 872R

1977 Triumph Stag

Maroon Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,171 mi
Last recorded8,171 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJX 872R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 8,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 5,394 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 2,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 2,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 29,131 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 29,088 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 29,040 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 29,040 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 28,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,594 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads are just over 50% worn

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,549 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 28,035 miles

Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust downpipe to centre silencer clamp loose & bolts missing.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 28,035 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust downpipe to centre silencer clamp loose & bolts missing.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 27,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,463 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,338 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 26,557 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 26,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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XJX 872R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in Maroon with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJX 872R, 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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XJX 872R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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