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LYY 86K

1971 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,920 mi
Last recorded69,920 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 86K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 69,920 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 69,214 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,580 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,876 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 65,818 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 64,886 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 63,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,711 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,710 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2016 60,860 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 60,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 59,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,215 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 59,100 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,062 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,596 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 58,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wipers on continuous

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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LYY 86K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 LYY 86K, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LYY 86K?

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What year was LYY 86K registered?

LYY 86K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 17 November 1971.

Is LYY 86K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYY 86K shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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