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Y159 EGR

2001 Triumph Legend

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,941 mi
Last recorded23,941 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Triumph Legend15,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 EGR
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 23,941 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 17,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 15,204 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 12,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 10,304 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 9,751 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 9,751 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,283 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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Y159 EGR is a 2001 Triumph Legend in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,200 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y159 EGR, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y159 EGR registered?

Y159 EGR is a 2001 Triumph Legend, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y159 EGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 EGR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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