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YDL 6

1976 Triumph Stag Auto

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,152 mi
Last recorded44,152 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1976 Triumph Stag Auto62,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDL 6
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 44,152 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 44,077 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 92,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 92,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,202 miles

SOME UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,491 miles

engine belly pan fitted

slight damage to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,524 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,570 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 43,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,796 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 40,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,126 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,734 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,237 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,592 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,361 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,187 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 40,177 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,398 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 39,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 39,135 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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YDL 6 is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 62,979 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDL 6, 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 50 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YDL 6 is a 1976 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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