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S796 ASX

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,000 mi
Last recorded29,000 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 ASX
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 29,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 28,596 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,411 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 28,323 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,685 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,600 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 27,599 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,178 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 22,718 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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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S796 ASX is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S796 ASX, 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

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What year was S796 ASX registered?

S796 ASX is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S796 ASX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S796 ASX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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