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S169 RNT

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,119 mi
Last recorded28,119 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 RNT
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 28,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 26,520 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 25,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 23,783 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 23,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 23,139 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 22,187 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 20,315 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 20,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 19,544 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 18,998 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 18,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 17,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,201 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 15,980 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,665 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 15,665 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 14,654 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,654 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,716 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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S169 RNT is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S169 RNT, 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 S169 RNT registered?

S169 RNT is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S169 RNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S169 RNT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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