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VHV 16M

1971 Triumph Stag Auto

Purple Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,185 mi
Last recorded67,185 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag Auto61,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHV 16M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 67,185 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 67,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,870 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,426 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,904 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 65,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,718 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,221 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 3,581 miles

starting to corrode on both outer floorpan area.starting to corrode on rear axle points. starting to corrode inside nearside front wheelarch

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag Auto?

Based on 21,225 MOT tests across 2,079 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
397
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,079
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 740
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 550
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 491
brake binding 442
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 440
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VHV 16M is a 1971 Triumph Stag Auto in Purple with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 61,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHV 16M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHV 16M registered?

VHV 16M is a 1971 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is VHV 16M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHV 16M shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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