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T853 HNH

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,815 mi
Last recorded15,815 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 HNH
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 15,815 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 15,031 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 14,242 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 13,415 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 13,415 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 12,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 12,678 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 11,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 10,466 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 8,971 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 8,961 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 7,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 7,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,259 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 5,835 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 5,612 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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T853 HNH is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T853 HNH, 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 T853 HNH registered?

T853 HNH is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T853 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T853 HNH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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