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S148 MFP

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,746 mi
Last recorded21,746 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 MFP
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 21,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 21,746 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,659 miles

Front fork stanions slighty pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,199 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 21,184 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,759 miles

fork stanchions showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 May 2014 20,759 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

fork stanchions showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,347 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 19,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,926 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,652 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 18,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,905 miles

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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S148 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S148 MFP, 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.

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What year was S148 MFP registered?

S148 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S148 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 MFP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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