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S139 MFP

1999 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,040 mi
Last recorded39,040 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 MFP
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 39,040 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,429 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 38,173 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 38,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 37,667 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 37,667 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure Circlip missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure Circlip missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 35,179 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 35,161 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,291 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 34,291 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear brake lever switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 32,839 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 30,903 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 27,289 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

reg. plate lamp body damaged/deteriorated

registration lamp not working - bulb (#2722) replaced

Pass 3 May 2014 27,289 miles

reg. plate lamp body damaged/deteriorated

registration lamp not working - bulb (#2722) replaced

Pass 4 May 2013 23,934 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 23,908 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 19,802 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 19,474 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,731 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,948 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 16,948 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,512 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,123 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 15,123 miles

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

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

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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S139 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,608 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 S139 MFP, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S139 MFP registered?

S139 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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