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YVF 143L

1972 Triumph Stag

Yellow Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,768 mi
Last recorded77,768 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag52,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVF 143L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,768 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 77,716 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 77,654 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outriggar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,521 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,286 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,826 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 76,796 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,649 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 76,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,559 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,303 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,025 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,665 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 75,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,538 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,214 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 75,214 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 75,179 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,683 miles

off side rear tyre walls cracked near side rear tyrewall cracked off sidefront tyre wall cracked

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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YVF 143L is a 1972 Triumph Stag in Yellow with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 YVF 143L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVF 143L registered?

YVF 143L is a 1972 Triumph Stag, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is YVF 143L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVF 143L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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