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T462 HNV

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,018 mi
Last recorded40,018 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 HNV
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,018 miles

Front fork seal dust covers deteriorating

Front forks slightly pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 38,794 miles

rear brake has slight fluctuation of effort

Fail 29 Aug 2017 38,794 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake has slight fluctuation of effort

Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,076 miles

Front forks pitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,712 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,355 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 30,355 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 28,622 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,622 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 28,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,251 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 27,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,867 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,492 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 24,492 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,183 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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T462 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 T462 HNV, 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 T462 HNV registered?

T462 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T462 HNV safe to buy?

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