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R215 ALH

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,171 mi
Last recorded26,171 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 ALH
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 26,171 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 23,974 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 22,013 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 20,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 18,883 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 15,415 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 9,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 8,552 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 5,760 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 3,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 3,494 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 3,469 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 2,135 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 1,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 714 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 714 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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R215 ALH is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 15,556 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 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 R215 ALH, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R215 ALH?

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What year was R215 ALH registered?

R215 ALH is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R215 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 ALH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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