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R245 ALH

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

29,632 mi
Last recorded29,632 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 ALH
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 29,632 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,621 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 29,618 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 29,087 miles

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 28,550 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 28,550 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,084 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 28,084 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 26,780 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 25,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,879 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 21,879 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,197 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 20,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,119 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 19,119 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,937 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 17,937 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,837 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 15,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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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R245 ALH is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R245 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.

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What year was R245 ALH registered?

R245 ALH is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is R245 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 ALH shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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