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R148 FKP

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,201 mi
Last recorded20,201 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 FKP
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 20,201 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 20,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,201 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 20,201 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 20,201 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 20,201 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 20,201 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,201 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,201 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2009 20,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,641 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 19,641 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,234 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 14,611 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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R148 FKP is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 15,556 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 R148 FKP, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R148 FKP registered?

R148 FKP is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R148 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 FKP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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