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S262 TJA

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,968 mi
Last recorded15,968 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 TJA
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 15,968 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 15,968 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 14,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 14,072 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 14,072 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 13,696 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 13,266 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 13,266 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 12,834 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 12,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 12,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 11,520 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,349 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 11,349 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 11,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 11,110 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 11,083 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 10,893 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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S262 TJA is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S262 TJA, 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 S262 TJA registered?

S262 TJA is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S262 TJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 TJA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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