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S842 JGO

1998 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,267 mi
Last recorded15,267 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Legend15,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 JGO
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 15,267 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 15,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking carbs (7.2.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 15,266 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,263 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,259 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,250 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 14,175 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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S842 JGO is a 1998 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S842 JGO, 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 S842 JGO registered?

S842 JGO is a 1998 Triumph Legend, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S842 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S842 JGO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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