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VLY 587M

1974 Triumph Stag

Maroon Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,256 mi
Last recorded47,256 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLY 587M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 47,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 47,139 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 46,981 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 46,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 46,441 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 46,440 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,212 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 46,205 miles

all tyres cracking up

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,943 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,525 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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VLY 587M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Maroon with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VLY 587M, 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 VLY 587M registered?

VLY 587M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is VLY 587M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLY 587M shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLY 587M have outstanding finance?

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