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T272 ERA

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

8,549 mi
Last recorded8,549 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT272 ERA
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 8,549 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 8,539 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 8,528 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 8,510 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 8,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 8,330 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 8,328 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 8,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 8,250 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 7,984 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 7,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 7,774 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 7,453 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,181 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 5,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,586 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 5,318 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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T272 ERA is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T272 ERA, 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 T272 ERA registered?

T272 ERA is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T272 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T272 ERA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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