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R233 ALH

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,429 mi
Last recorded45,429 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 ALH
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 45,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 45,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 44,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 44,079 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 44,049 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 43,741 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 42,926 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,428 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 42,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,395 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,838 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,337 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

bar end /rear foot peg /missing

Pass 14 Oct 2006 27,554 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 18,566 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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R233 ALH is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R233 ALH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R233 ALH registered?

R233 ALH is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R233 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 ALH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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