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VYC 814M

1974 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,136 mi
Last recorded1,136 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYC 814M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 1,136 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 1,136 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 620 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 213 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 99,256 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 98,744 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspect repairs to front end of nearside rear wheel arch area

Pass 1 Dec 2005 97,984 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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VYC 814M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYC 814M, 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.

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What year was VYC 814M registered?

VYC 814M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 12 February 1974.

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