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R283 WGC

1998 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

35,126 mi
Last recorded35,126 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 WGC
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 35,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 34,249 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 33,319 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 33,319 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 32,676 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 31,000 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 30,522 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,289 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,401 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 26,401 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 22,959 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,341 miles

front tyre starting to perish.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,338 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,338 miles

Front tyre starting to perrish

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,440 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,905 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 17,888 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,339 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 13,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,680 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 8,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 8,552 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2008 8,423 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 7,777 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 7,777 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 7,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 7,764 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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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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