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YVV 118W

1981 Triumph Stag

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,683 mi
Last recorded25,683 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Stag58,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVV 118W
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 25,683 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 25,089 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 25,042 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 24,992 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 24,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor chassis area (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2015 24,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both inner sill under door hinges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,726 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,527 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 28 Jul 2011 23,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,738 miles

all tyres spliting

oil leak

slight exhaust blow at o/s/r joint

Fail 21 Jul 2010 23,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres spliting

oil leak

slight exhaust blow at o/s/r joint

Pass 11 May 2009 23,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 22,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,622 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,015 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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YVV 118W is a 1981 Triumph Stag in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 58,997 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 YVV 118W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YVV 118W registered?

YVV 118W is a 1981 Triumph Stag, first registered on 24 February 1981.

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