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S284 LJF

1999 Triumph Legend

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,844 mi
Last recorded21,844 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Triumph Legend15,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,844 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 21,843 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

horn not very loud

Pass 12 May 2011 25,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,364 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight wear in gear selector bush

Pass 14 May 2009 24,265 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,153 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,157 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,913 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 38,832 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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S284 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Legend in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S284 LJF, 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 S284 LJF registered?

S284 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Legend, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S284 LJF safe to buy?

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