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T531 HNV

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,977 mi
Last recorded18,977 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 HNV
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 18,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 15,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 15,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 15,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 14,445 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 13,363 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 11,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 10,757 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 10,072 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 10,072 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 8,519 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 7,977 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 7,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 6,336 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 4,914 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 4,870 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 4,870 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 4,856 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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T531 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T531 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T531 HNV registered?

T531 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T531 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T531 HNV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T531 HNV have outstanding finance?

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