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S951 JGO

1998 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,509 mi
Last recorded21,509 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 JGO
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 21,509 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 21,509 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,094 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 21,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,647 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,457 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,046 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,053 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 19,053 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,412 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,322 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,056 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 15,056 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,996 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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S951 JGO is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S951 JGO, 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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S951 JGO is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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