Car statistics
Triumph Stag statistics
How many Triumph Stags are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,243 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 5,887 −1.4% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 2,543 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 81.8% Cars of the same ages 61.0%
- Rank by number licensed No. 414 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2022 6,005 licensed
- Average annual mileage 1,093 miles a year
How many Triumph Stags are left in Great Britain?
There were 5,887 Triumph Stags licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,543 declared off the road (SORN). That is 2.0% fewer than the peak of 6,005 in 2022.
Triumph Stags licensed in Great Britain
The highest year-end count was 6,005 in 2022.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3,772 |
| 1995 | 3,626 |
| 1996 | 3,574 |
| 1997 | 3,804 |
| 1998 | 4,326 |
| 1999 | 4,519 |
| 2000 | 4,298 |
| 2001 | 4,207 |
| 2002 | 4,085 |
| 2003 | 4,142 |
| 2004 | 4,269 |
| 2005 | 4,142 |
| 2006 | 3,958 |
| 2007 | 3,884 |
| 2008 | 3,685 |
| 2009 | 3,722 |
| 2010 | 3,619 |
| 2011 | 3,620 |
| 2012 | 3,553 |
| 2013 | 3,542 |
| 2014 | 3,814 |
| 2015 | 4,228 |
| 2016 | 4,384 |
| 2017 | 4,731 |
| 2018 | 5,414 |
| 2019 | 5,669 |
| 2020 | 5,794 |
| 2021 | 5,960 |
| 2022 | 6,005 |
| 2023 | 5,922 |
| 2024 | 5,994 |
| 2025 | 5,895 |
| 2026 | 5,887 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Triumph Stag MOT reliability
In 2025, 81.8% of Triumph Stag MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Triumph Stags tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Triumph Stag does better than average for its age, by 20.8 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 81.1%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Triumph Stag vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Triumph Stag | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 20+ years | 81.8% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Triumph Stag MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Triumph Stag failed its MOT in 2025 was “Non catalyst emissions carbon monoxide content excessive”, on 12.8% of 226 failed tests. 32.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Non catalyst emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.8% |
| Service brake imbalance: across an axle Brakes | 11.5% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 10.2% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.4% |
| Headlamp: not working on main beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.0% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 8.0% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 8.0% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.1% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.8% |
| Wheel bearings: slight play Suspension | 8.8% |
| Transmission oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.1% |
| Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Non-component advisories | 3.1% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 2.9% |
| Steering column: top bearing slightly worn Steering | 2.5% |
| Other components: slight seepage from a component Steering | 2.3% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 2.1% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 2.1% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 1.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Triumph Stag annual mileage
The average Triumph Stag covers 1,093 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 20+ years | 1,095 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Triumph Stag engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 5,970 Triumph Stags licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 93.2% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc, and 3.5% have an engine of 3,501cc to 3,600cc.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 5,565 licensed | 93.2% |
| 3,501cc to 3,600cc 206 licensed | 3.5% |
| Other sizes 199 licensed | 3.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,901–3,000cc | Petrol | 5,563 | 93.2% |
| 3,501–3,600cc | Petrol | 206 | 3.5% |
| 3,001–3,100cc | Petrol | 78 | 1.3% |
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Triumph Stag safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Triumph Stag in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Triumph Stag. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Triumph Stag with other Triumph models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Stag | 5,887 | −1.4% | 2,543 | 414 | Petrol |
| Triumph Spitfire | 4,563 | −1.9% | 4,071 | 445 | Petrol |
| Triumph TR6 | 3,999 | −0.3% | 1,105 | 461 | Petrol |
| Triumph Herald | 2,595 | −2.4% | 2,013 | 519 | Petrol |
| Triumph TR4 | 1,991 | +0.3% | 457 | 561 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 8,430 Stag records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,243 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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