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T492 EKX

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,015 mi
Last recorded13,015 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT492 EKX
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,015 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 13,013 miles

Front Tyre cracking on tread

Fail 6 May 2017 13,009 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre cracking within tread

Pass 25 Jun 2014 12,953 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 12,904 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,624 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,466 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 12,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 12,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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T492 EKX is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T492 EKX, 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 T492 EKX registered?

T492 EKX is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 25 August 1999.

Is T492 EKX safe to buy?

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