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VJV 794K

1971 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,063 mi
Last recorded71,063 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJV 794K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 71,063 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 69,702 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 68,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,380 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 66,793 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 66,294 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,871 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 63,871 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All outline marker lamps have a product on the lens or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 61,959 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,624 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 55,890 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,811 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 55,777 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 55,710 miles

ADVISE FRONT LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH PERISHED BUT SERVICABLE AT PRESENT TIME ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Feb 2007 55,660 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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VJV 794K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 VJV 794K, 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

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What year was VJV 794K registered?

VJV 794K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 27 August 1971.

Is VJV 794K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJV 794K 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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