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VNP 589L

1972 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,152 mi
Last recorded40,152 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 589L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 40,152 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 35,966 miles

Battery clamp bracket very close to Positive battery terminal but appears to be insulated.

Headlamp reflector slightly defective NS & OS Headlamp beam images slightly weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OS Front Inner sill area poorly repaired but outside of prescribed area.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leaks from engine, gearbox & Rear diff areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential support brackets & bracket mounting areas corroded but not to excess.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS Rear base of seat area under vehicle where seat belts bolt through body. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS Rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top mounting bracket has 1x defective bolt but is still secure and has multiple other fixings.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS Rear of floor pan areas, Inner Rear sill areas, Rear box sections & Rear subframe Front mounting points corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS Rear spring Upper mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly flat spotted but not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 33,255 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 33,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 32,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 32,408 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 32,375 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,182 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2017 32,182 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,626 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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VNP 589L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 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 VNP 589L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VNP 589L?

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What year was VNP 589L registered?

VNP 589L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is VNP 589L safe to buy?

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