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VPA 420M

1974 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,379 mi
Last recorded8,379 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag Auto63,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 420M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 8,379 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 7,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 7,223 miles

Nearside Front Slightly misshapen

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

Offside Front Slightly misshapen

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 7,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Tyre slightly distorted

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 7,216 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Tyre slightly distorted

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,176 miles

front powred steering pipes hanging low at front

Pass 24 May 2011 6,945 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 6,945 miles

Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2010 6,823 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,834 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 4,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,894 miles

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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VPA 420M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 63,295 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 VPA 420M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPA 420M registered?

VPA 420M is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 7 March 1974.

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