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YDV 494K

1971 Triumph Stag

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

17,728 mi
Last recorded17,728 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDV 494K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 17,728 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 17,427 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 16,529 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 14,954 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,761 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 12,818 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 12,146 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 11,261 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 10,605 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 10,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,690 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in steering column

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,032 miles

play in steering column

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,396 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,386 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 6,128 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play detected on column

Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,792 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 18 Jun 2008 2,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 1,160 miles

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

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

slight blow from offside exhaust joint

Fail 7 Jun 2007 1,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight blow from offside exhaust joint

Pass 3 Oct 2006 1 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 150 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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YDV 494K is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDV 494K, 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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YDV 494K is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 22 November 1971.

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