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S812 RMJ

1998 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,939 mi
Last recorded31,939 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 RMJ
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,939 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 31,939 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 31,708 miles

Both tyres soft, inflated for test

Rear brake banjo corroded

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,356 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,103 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,667 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Lower Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,492 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,336 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 29,336 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,853 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 19,850 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 13,936 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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S812 RMJ is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S812 RMJ, 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.

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S812 RMJ is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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