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J17 PAO

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,078 mi
Last recorded33,078 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 PAO
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 33,078 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 31,099 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 29,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 27,958 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 27,042 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front brake slight bind

rear brake disc poor condition

tyres old 05/06

Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,766 miles

sticker on rear numberplate .

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,955 miles

Inner Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Dec 2006 19,500 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 15,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Triumph Legend?

Based on 14,241 MOT tests across 1,038 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 149
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
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J17 PAO is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J17 PAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J17 PAO registered?

J17 PAO is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 27 August 1999.

Is J17 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 PAO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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