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YBD 294W

1981 Triumph Stag

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,359 mi
Last recorded63,359 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1981 Triumph Stag58,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBD 294W
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 63,359 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 63,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroided (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 13 May 2021 60,220 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,490 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 59,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,461 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 54,461 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 49,958 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 49,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 48,406 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 48,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,107 miles

advise fitment of rear exhaust clamps on tail pipes

advise headlamp masks fitted

advise osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 May 2014 45,337 miles

advise headlamp masks fitted

advise osr brake has slght bind

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,261 miles

Oil leak

advise headlamp masks fitted

advise slight play in steering column

Pass 2 May 2012 40,873 miles

advise haedlamp masks fitted

advise or brake performances lower than nsr advise inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,965 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,840 miles

advise battery loose

advise horn intermitant but working at time of test

advise nsf rack gaitor weeping oil

advise slight play in nsf trackrod end

advise washer bottle leaking water

Fail 28 Apr 2010 35,818 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise battery loose

advise horn intermitant but working at time of test

advise nsf lower ball joint boot perrished

advise nsf rack gaitor weeping oil

advise slight play in nsf trackrod end

advise washer bottle leaking water

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,318 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 35,318 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,819 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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YBD 294W is a 1981 Triumph Stag in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,997 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 YBD 294W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YBD 294W is a 1981 Triumph Stag, first registered on 16 May 1981.

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