MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
front tyre starting to perish.
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
front tyre starting to perish.
Front tyre starting to perrish
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
number plate light not working
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Legend?
Based on 14,241 MOT tests across 1,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R283 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.
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 R283 WGC, 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 R283 WGC registered?
R283 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 7 July 1998.
Is R283 WGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R283 WGC shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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