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YWY 439L

1972 Triumph Stag Auto

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,882 mi
Last recorded2,882 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1972 Triumph Stag Auto51,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWY 439L
MakeTriumph
ModelStag Auto
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 2,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 2,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

previous welded repairs carried out

Pass 24 Aug 2012 2,587 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 2,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 2,560 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 2,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 2,309 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 2,301 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 2,237 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to front and rear chassis

corrosion to front and rear floor

corrosion to front valance

corrosion to nearside rear body panels

corrosion to rear subframe

damp around rear diff

nearside rear tyre perished

play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2007 2,086 miles

advises as VT30 issued 25/04/2007

Fail 25 Apr 2007 2,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to floors

damp around steering rack

front seat belts slightly frayed

play in both front wheel bearings

play in steering rack

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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YWY 439L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Stag Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 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 YWY 439L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Stag Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YWY 439L registered?

YWY 439L is a 1972 Triumph Stag Auto, first registered on 4 August 1972.

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The MOT history for YWY 439L 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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