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YTF 579L

1973 Triumph Stag Auto

Brown Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,362 mi
Last recorded13,362 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph Stag Auto60,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTF 579L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 13,362 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 7,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

under veichle masked in underseal

Pass 2 Jun 2016 7,635 miles

Offside Rear Bottom of wheel arch rear of wheel small area of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 7,146 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 6,745 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 5,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 5,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 4,616 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 4,614 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,566 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 4,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CORROSION NOTICED ON REAR BRAKE PIPES ADVISE CORROSION NOTICED ON FRONT OUT RIGGERS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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YTF 579L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto in Brown with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 60,660 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 YTF 579L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YTF 579L?

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What year was YTF 579L registered?

YTF 579L is a 1973 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 2 May 1973.

Is YTF 579L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTF 579L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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