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W178 WGT

1999 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,526 mi
Last recorded3,526 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 WGT
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 3,526 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 3,463 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 3,442 miles

rear position lamp 50% not working

Fail 27 Jul 2023 3,442 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear position lamp 50% not working

Pass 1 Jul 2022 3,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 2,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 2,815 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 1,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 1,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 1,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 1,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 883 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 708 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,302 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

one of the seat bolts is missing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,672 miles

Rear tyre has small cuts in tread pattern

Fail 10 Jul 2008 22,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre has small cuts in tread pattern

Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,891 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,662 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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W178 WGT 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 88.9%.

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 W178 WGT, 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 W178 WGT registered?

W178 WGT is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is W178 WGT safe to buy?

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