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WYY 254N

1974 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,150 mi
Last recorded75,150 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag Auto63,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYY 254N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 75,150 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 75,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 74,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 74,707 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 74,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 74,684 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 74,684 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 74,612 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,596 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,530 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 74,216 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,074 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front valance corroded

oil leaking from engine and rear diff

Fail 28 Jan 2014 74,074 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front valance corroded

oil leaking from engine and rear diff

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 18 Jan 2013 73,438 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/front tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,288 miles

both rear light lenses sightly off colour

Fail 11 Jun 2010 73,287 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

both rear light lenses sightly off colour

Pass 12 Jun 2009 72,557 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 72,557 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 30 May 2008 72,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at diff

steering rack not in good condition,seals expired/ball joints have play o/s inner

Pass 15 Jun 2007 72,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 72,040 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 72,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 May 2005 71,694 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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WYY 254N is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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 WYY 254N, 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.

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What year was WYY 254N registered?

WYY 254N is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 13 August 1974.

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