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VAA 31M

1974 Triumph Stag

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,702 mi
Last recorded68,702 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAA 31M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 68,702 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 68,526 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,933 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 67,547 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy & slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 67,078 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 66,529 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,365 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,313 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,105 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,859 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,601 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,472 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,383 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 64,380 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,137 miles

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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VAA 31M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAA 31M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAA 31M registered?

VAA 31M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 January 1974.

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The MOT history for VAA 31M shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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