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UYT 989M

1973 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

33,608 mi
Last recorded33,608 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag53,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYT 989M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 33,608 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 32,381 miles

Coolant leak ()

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 7 May 2025 32,381 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 30,323 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 29,312 miles

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 9 May 2022 29,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Pipe and hose from the caliper is unsupported and bending. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Pipe and hose from the caliper is unsupported and bending. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective One rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,415 miles

underneath of vehicle heavly undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Sep 2016 27,402 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged vacuum pipe on engine fractured and loose (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak differential ()

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

both rear and n/s/f tyres perrished

front to rear brake pipe and fuel pipe clips missing but not insecure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust tailpipe rubber mounting missing

rear fog lamps inoperative

wiper switch insecure and preventing proper operation

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at all joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance side lamp lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp dull (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers perrished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion hole n/s/f front panel beside chassis leg, not within prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

both rear and n/s/f tyre treads perrished

both rear tyre valves perrished

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r brake flexi hose slightly twisted

previous welding repairs covered with underseal, unable to confirm welding. both inner sills

rear differential leaking oil

rear propshaft coupling worn

unable to open fuel cap, not tested

Fail 24 Sep 2015 27,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure possibility of rubbing against power steering pump (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at all joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance side lamp lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp dull (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers perrished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion hole n/s/f front panel beside chassis leg, not within prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

both rear and n/s/f tyre treads perrished

both rear tyre valves perrished

engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r brake flexi hose slightly twisted

previous welding repairs covered with underseal, unable to confirm welding. both inner sills

rear differential leaking oil

rear propshaft coupling worn

steering column wiring insecure

unable to open fuel cap, not tested

Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 26,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,478 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 26,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,190 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jun 2011 26,190 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,060 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,917 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 25,917 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,689 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 24,848 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 24,844 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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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UYT 989M is a 1973 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 53,671 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 UYT 989M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UYT 989M is a 1973 Triumph Stag, first registered on 7 November 1973.

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