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YGC 53N

1974 Triumph Stag Auto

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,110 mi
Last recorded29,110 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag Auto63,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGC 53N
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 29,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 28,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 28,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 28,228 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 27,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,503 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,684 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,678 miles

underbody wax oiled

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,901 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 23,062 miles

Boot floor area coroded.

O/S/R Sill closure panel area coroded.

Wear in N/S/R Wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 21,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,325 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 19,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,831 miles

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Slight wear N/S/R Wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,523 miles

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,729 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 11,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 11,280 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 10,734 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 10,720 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear fog lamps fitted but do not operate

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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YGC 53N is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 63,295 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 740 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YGC 53N, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YGC 53N registered?

YGC 53N is a 1974 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 9 September 1974.

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The MOT history for YGC 53N shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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