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YDO 939L

1972 Triumph Stag

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDO 939L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 83,148 miles

classic vehicle welding to underside and undersealed

seat belts slow to retract

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower outrigger corroded through but outside of prescribed area

restored vehicle general welding work and underside undersealed

Fail 4 Nov 2016 83,012 miles

Battery insecure battery fitted with non standard strap (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower outrigger corroded through but outside of prescribed area

restored vehicle general welding work and underside undersealed

Fail 27 Feb 2016 82,990 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front outrigger corroded

offside rear drive shaft inner gaiter split

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,410 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 79,400 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

offside side repeater not working

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,945 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside wiper arm linkage

Fail 17 Feb 2014 78,932 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

chips in screen

damage to front chassis outriggers

play in steering

wear on brake discs

Fail 6 Oct 2012 76,565 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

chips in screen

damage on front chaSSI outriggers

wear on brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,551 miles

advise both rear drive gaitors split

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear drive gaitors split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 70,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

assistance needed to retract front seat belts

osf inner arch corroded

underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal ,unable to fully asses structual strengh of prescribed areas,

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear diff seals damp

heavely undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2009 67,409 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear diff seals damp

heavely undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leaks

Fail 16 Dec 2008 65,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,541 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

front suspension general corrosion

n/s/r parking brake effort low

oil leaks

some play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2007
Pass 4 Mar 2006 64,896 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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YDO 939L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,504 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 YDO 939L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YDO 939L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 3 November 1972.

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