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S29 MHJ

1998 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,506 mi
Last recorded16,506 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 MHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 16,506 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,874 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 15,829 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,829 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,794 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 15,589 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 14,769 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 9,197 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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S29 MHJ is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S29 MHJ, 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 S29 MHJ?

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What year was S29 MHJ registered?

S29 MHJ is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S29 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 MHJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S29 MHJ have outstanding finance?

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