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YBT 299J

1971 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,289 mi
Last recorded33,289 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBT 299J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 33,289 miles

underbody underseal

Fail 6 Feb 2024 33,284 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center inner floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,103 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 33,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 33,052 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 33,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,019 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,990 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 32,990 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,854 miles

Nearside Front overider rubber missing

oil leak from gearbox rear seal

Fail 14 Sep 2015 32,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front overider rubber missing

oil leak from gearbox rear seal

Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,798 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 32,796 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,370 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,777 miles

rear brake check

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,377 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,096 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 31,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,524 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 30,524 miles

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

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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YBT 299J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 56,944 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 YBT 299J, 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 55 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YBT 299J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 February 1971.

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