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S242 VNM

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,600 mi
Last recorded13,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 VNM
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,600 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 13,132 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 13,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,330 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 12,312 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 10,887 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 10,612 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 9,247 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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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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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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