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R421 AJC

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,563 mi
Last recorded15,563 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 AJC
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 15,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,271 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 15,271 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 144,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 15,786 miles

Front tyre side wall rotation markings conflicking marks

Nearside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,786 miles

Front tyre side wall rotation markings conflicking marks

Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,786 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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R421 AJC is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R421 AJC, 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 R421 AJC registered?

R421 AJC is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R421 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 AJC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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