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Y167 GCA

2001 Triumph Legend

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,587 mi
Last recorded49,587 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Triumph Legend15,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 GCA
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2010 49,587 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,494 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,936 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,585 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 34,296 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 27,182 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 27,182 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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Y167 GCA is a 2001 Triumph Legend in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,200 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 Y167 GCA, 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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Y167 GCA is a 2001 Triumph Legend, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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