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S71 MFP

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,383 mi
Last recorded9,383 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 MFP
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 9,383 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 9,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 8,938 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 8,938 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 8,906 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 8,906 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 8,773 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 8,773 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,479 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 7,711 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 6,687 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 6,286 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 5,611 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,166 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 5,031 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 4,908 miles

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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S71 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S71 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 S71 MFP registered?

S71 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S71 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S71 MFP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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