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VYD 966

1976 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,622 mi
Last recorded23,622 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag57,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYD 966
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 23,375 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,826 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,578 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,243 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,154 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 21,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,559 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,928 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jul 2009 17,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,225 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,925 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 16,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 16,280 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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VYD 966 is a 1976 Triumph Stag in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,333 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 VYD 966, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VYD 966 registered?

VYD 966 is a 1976 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is VYD 966 safe to buy?

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