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XSC 183R

1977 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,054 mi
Last recorded68,054 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Stag60,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSC 183R
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 67,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both exhaust boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor & chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight play in steering rack o/s & n/s

Pass 23 Mar 2023 67,798 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 67,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively very slow movement (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

wiper stalk not functioning correctly

Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,605 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,442 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 67,441 miles

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak onto exhaust pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,289 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,904 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,904 miles

Rear corrosion evident at rear subframe mountings

Fail 7 Aug 2014 64,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember and panel corroded just outwith front anti-roll bar centre mountings

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front crossmember and panel corroded just outwith front anti-roll bar centre mountings

Pass 7 Jul 2013 62,612 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 62,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,180 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,619 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 53,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,765 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 53,760 miles

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

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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XSC 183R is a 1977 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XSC 183R, 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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XSC 183R is a 1977 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 June 1977.

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