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YGG 888J

1971 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,232 mi
Last recorded21,232 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Triumph Stag56,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGG 888J
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 21,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft joint worn but not excessively

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 21,221 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft joint worn but not excessively

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 21,214 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,978 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,697 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, rear corroded, (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2, (3.6.B.2c)

Rear handbrake efficiency within limits 16%

Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,514 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 19,362 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 19,348 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,169 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,015 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,798 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,531 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2009 18,510 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,237 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 17,875 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

advice slight binding at n/s rear brake

advice slight play in top steering colum

Pass 25 May 2006 17,184 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 76,767 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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YGG 888J is a 1971 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YGG 888J, 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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What year was YGG 888J registered?

YGG 888J is a 1971 Triumph Stag, first registered on 26 February 1971.

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