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T198 ARP

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,070 mi
Last recorded22,070 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 ARP
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 22,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 22,018 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 22,018 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 21,848 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 20,123 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,051 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 19,785 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 18,379 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,375 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 17,504 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 16,917 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 May 2012 16,894 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 14,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 14,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 13,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,369 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 10,585 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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T198 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T198 ARP, 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 T198 ARP registered?

T198 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T198 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T198 ARP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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