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YOD 71K

1972 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,554 mi
Last recorded53,554 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOD 71K
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 53,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,015 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

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

both rear drive shaft boots for sliding joint are cracking and splitting

Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,588 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake only just met requirement

Fail 29 Mar 2023 47,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 17 Sep 2021 46,462 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,875 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,501 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 43,501 miles

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

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,467 miles

Oil leak

rear brake imbalance

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,183 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 43,183 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,364 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 42,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

radiator leaking

rear floor starting to rust

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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YOD 71K is a 1972 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOD 71K, 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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What year was YOD 71K registered?

YOD 71K is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 14 April 1972.

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