MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,600 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Legend?
Based on 14,241 MOT tests across 1,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S242 VNM is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S242 VNM, 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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How do I check the history of S242 VNM?
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What year was S242 VNM registered?
S242 VNM is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 December 1998.
Is S242 VNM safe to buy?
The MOT history for S242 VNM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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